Nachman Shai: "I will demand the establishment of a ministerial committee that will establish a clear immigration policy for Israel"

Shai said that Israel must adapt to the situation created by the war in Ukraine.

Similar positions were expressed by Labor chairman Merav Michaeli and Meretz chairman Nitzan Horowitz, who called the discussion on refugee quotas "petty to shameful."

At the same time, demonstrations were held in support of refugees in Tel Aviv and in front of Minister Shaked's house

Tal Shalev and Uri Sela

12/03/2022

Saturday, 12 March 2022, 20:58 Updated: 21:19

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Demonstration of support for refugees at the Azrieli Junction in Tel Aviv, March 12, 2022 (Photo: Niv Aharonson)

Diaspora Minister Nachman Shai announced today (Saturday) that he will demand at the next cabinet meeting on Monday the establishment of a ministerial committee that will determine Israel's immigration policy, including the absorption of refugees following the war in Ukraine.

According to Shai, "Israel does not have a defined and clear immigration policy. The refugee crisis from Ukraine requires a government decision based on agreement between the various components of the government. Israel must adapt to the new situation. The State of Israel, the Jewish people, must reach out to refugees in Europe. We are indifferent to the humanitarian catastrophe that is taking place there. "

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Shai's remarks came a few days after she confronted Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked regarding the policy of receiving refugees from Ukraine.

On Wednesday, the Minister of Diaspora said in an interview with 103FM that Shaked's refugee outline is "shameful."

In an interview, Shai said: "Shaked's solution means that we are legalizing the 20,000 Ukrainians who are already in Israel, who are illegal workers. Those who come to Israel on their own - let him enter."

Shai said on the occasion that he would raise the issue in the government.

Shaked responded to his remarks by claiming that he was "taking out the slander of Israel" and undermining its immigration policy.

"I" suggest that he focus on the national task ahead of us for the absorption of tens of thousands of immigrants, "Shaked said.

"We as a Jewish state can and can in no way afford to turn our backs on refugees and refugees from Ukraine," she said. We have been in this situation so recently, and there is no world we will turn our backs on.

will not be".

"We must not be indifferent to the humanitarian catastrophe."

Diaspora Minister Nachman Shai (Photo: Reuven Castro)

A similar position was expressed today in March, which clarified that the party is calling for the abolition of immigration quotas, and that asylum should be given to those who apply.

Meretz chairman Nitzan Horowitz wrote on his Twitter account: "In the face of the horrific war in Ukraine, the discussion here about some quotas for refugees is downright petty.

Israel must, by its very nature and as part of the great effort of Western countries, reach out to refugees and persecuted people whose worlds have been destroyed.

Meretz will insist on that. "

"It's hard to stand aside"

At the same time, two demonstrations were held tonight against the war in Ukraine and in favor of the absorption of refugees.

One in front of Minister Shaked's house, initiated by the Forum for the Absorption of Ukrainian Refugees.

In this demonstration, which was attended by several dozen people, the demonstrators shouted "Jew is not a refugee plot" and held signs that read "Refugee do not check tassels", "No refugee grounds" and "Warm hospitality".

Another demonstration, with the participation of many dozens of protesters, took place near the Azrieli Junction in Tel Aviv.

Demonstrators called Putin a "fascist," and called for refugees and aid to Ukraine.

"I want to express solidarity with the Ukrainian people," said Daniel, who arrived with his children from Modi'in.

"Positive things can be said about Israel's humanitarian aid, but more can be done. We, as the Jewish people, are required to do much more than any other people because of the Holocaust consciousness. Certainly not to be silent. It is very difficult for me to stand aside."

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