In first hearing, Knesset's 'aliyah' committee also hears from experts and activists on massive influx following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Religious Zionism’s Ofir Sofer doesn't elaborate on plans, asks for ‘grace period’ to study issue before attempting changes, including to controversial ‘grandparent clause’

Immigrants from Russia, Ukraine, France, Ethiopia and Argentina recognized for work advancing health care, sports and culture at President's Residence ceremony

A wave of 3,000 new immigrants is underway, but many activists say the piecemeal operation only prolongs the saga and provides false hope to those who will never be let into Israel

Step is part of a government initiative to let citizens offer help to newcomers from former Soviet Union, though most offerings not yet functional

The 10,000th arrival is Sasha Zlobjn, who fled Ukraine with his grandparents, leaving his parents behind

Hundreds of new immigrants landing in Israel each day with thousands more expected to arrive in coming weeks; government scrambling to find housing for them

New two-step system, aimed at speeding up departure from Eastern Europe, provides for partial checks in countries bordering Ukraine, completion of procedure in Israel

Jewish immigrants arriving from war zone to get extra one-time grant from the state; ministers slated to debate number of Ukrainian refugees to be granted work visas

As Russian invasion looms, minister tells Ukrainian Jews that Israel 'open to them during normal times as well as in emergencies'