Israeli official: ‘Dozens’ of Jews delay plans to immigrate to Israel, fearing Iran attack
A top Israeli immigration official says tensions with
Iran are causing some Jews to postpone plans to move to Israel.
Natan Sharansky, chairman of the Jewish Agency, a
semi-governmental organization that helps oversee immigration to Israel, told
Israel Radio Sunday that dozens of Jews who had already finalized their
immigration plans are delaying their arrival by a few months, citing fears over
an attack.
He accused the government of acting irresponsibly with
heightened rhetoric about Iran. He says the chatter has “crossed all red lines”
and hurt the government’s deterrent capabilities.
Israeli officials accuse Iran of trying to develop
nuclear weapons, hinting about the possibility of a military strike.
Despite regional tensions, about 350 Jews from North
America immigrated to Israel last week.
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