Jerusalem, 29 June, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel saw a sharp decline in asylum applications in the first half of 2026, where there were just 850 applications, compared to 5,500 in all of 2026. This constitutes almost a 70% decrease on an annual basis.
Israel Sees Sharp Drop in Applications for Asylum
Asylum applications in Israel plummeted by nearly 70% in the first half of 2026, with 850 applications filed compared to 5,500 in all of 2026.