Overview
- Israel’s cabinet authorized a government-funded relocation of the remaining Bnei Menashe from northeastern India, formalizing a dedicated NIS 90 million budget.
- Haaretz reports 5,800 people will arrive over five years, while a Prime Minister’s Office statement cited 1,200 by 2026 and a further 5,800 by 2030.
- Nof Hagalil was designated to absorb many newcomers, with additional placements planned in other northern localities.
- Funding will cover flights, conversion classes, housing and related benefits to support long-term absorption.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Immigration Minister Ofir Sofer led the initiative, which officials link to tensions in India’s Manipur and Mizoram regions.