Concerns Over Brain Drain
Following the Oct. 7, 2023 , an increasing number of Israelis, including those in key sectors like medicine and tech, have left the country, raising concerns about a potential "brain drain".
Migration experts predict that the number of Israelis leaving could surpass those immigrating to Israel in 2024, a first in the country's history, highlighting a significant demographic shift.
Emotional and Social Impacts
Many Israelis, like Shira Z. Carmel, have framed their departures as temporary relocations, acknowledging the emotional and social challenges of such moves amid familial strain and societal stigma.
Public figures, including former premier , have voiced concerns over the cultural and intellectual loss Israel could face, emphasizing the need to retain talent and warn against rising antisemitism abroad.