{"id":57641,"date":"2026-03-18T19:25:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T23:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/herzog-visits-jerusalem-absorption-center-hails-wave-of-new-immigrants\/18\/03\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T19:25:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T23:25:56","slug":"herzog-visits-jerusalem-absorption-center-hails-wave-of-new-immigrants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/herzog-visits-jerusalem-absorption-center-hails-wave-of-new-immigrants\/18\/03\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Herzog visits Jerusalem absorption center, hails wave of new immigrants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During the visit, officials said that more than 60,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since the October 7, 2023, attacks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/herzog-welcomes-israelis-home-wartime-074541397.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:President Isaac Herzog;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;President Isaac Herzog&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">President Isaac Herzog<\/a> visited the Jewish Agency\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/israel-news\/article-715213\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ulpan Etzion;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Ulpan Etzion&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Ulpan Etzion<\/a> absorption center in Jerusalem on Wednesday, where he met new immigrants and staff and received an overview of the facility\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The president was accompanied by Jewish Agency Chairman Maj.-Gen. (res.) Doron Almog and CEO Yehuda Stone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During the visit, officials said that more than 60,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/idf-takes-hamas-terrorist-responsible-101927455.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:October 7,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;October 7,&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">October 7,<\/a> 2023, attacks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Speaking at the center, Herzog said immigration during wartime reflects \u201cfaith, hope, and the deep bond between the Jewish people and their state.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIn these challenging times, especially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/lessons-iran-brain-drain-expert-214221224.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:immigration;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;immigration&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">immigration<\/a> to Israel takes on a particularly profound meaning,\u201d the president said. \u201cThe immigrants arriving at this very moment bring with them inspiring courage and determination.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Israel President Isaac Herzog gets to know new immigrants from Jerusalem absorption center, Ulpan Etzion. March 18, 2026. (credit: KOBI GIDEON\/GPO)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Herzog says wartime immigration shows faith, resilience<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He added that immigration and absorption efforts are \u201cthe clearest and strongest answer to all those who seek to undermine us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Herzog also praised the staff at the center for their \u201cspirit of volunteerism, mutual responsibility, and dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ulpan Etzion is one of the country\u2019s main absorption centers, providing Hebrew language instruction and support for new immigrants adjusting to life in Israel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/herzog-visits-jerusalem-absorption-center-221215293.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the visit, officials said that more than 60,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since the October 7, 2023, attacks. 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