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President Herzog Celebrates 60,000 Immigrants Amid Conflict

3/19/2026

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On March 18, 2026, President Isaac Herzog visited the Ulpan Etzion absorption center in Jerusalem to meet new immigrants amid the ongoing conflict.
He noted that over 60,000 immigrants have arrived since October 7, 2023.
He praised the center's staff and called wartime immigration a symbol of the bond with Israel.
The program provides Hebrew study and cultural integration for about 1,600 participants annually.

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On March 18, 2026, President Isaac Herzog visited the Ulpan Etzion absorption center in Jerusalem to meet new immigrants amid the ongoing conflict.
He noted that over 60,000 immigrants have arrived since October 7, 2023.
He praised the center's staff and called wartime immigration a symbol of the bond with Israel.
The program provides Hebrew study and cultural integration for about 1,600 participants annually.