Every year, about 10,000 repatriates with professions requiring licensing arrive in Israel.

Hanukkah is celebrated in honor of the victory of ancient Jewish warriors and the divine miracle that allowed a small amount of oil to burn in the menorah of the liberated temple for a full eight days.

The morning of September 1 brought bitter news for Israel: the bodies of six hostages, kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7, were found in the Gaza Strip.