Foreign countries that issue passports to hostages in Gaza could provide a layer of protection to the victims.
Jerusalem advances in Champions League • Holon falls to Bursaspor in tight finish, still reaches Play-In
MK Naama Lazimi demands investigation into distribution of passports to Likud members, Yair Netanyahu
Several of the Likud members who received diplomatic passports through the directive are noted allies of Eli Cohen and would likely be key figures if he entered into primaries for Likud leadership.
"We want to provide an opportunity for the people of Israel to unite around an event that embodies national pride and a triumph for the Blue and White," the initiative's organizer said.
The Population and Immigration Authority says that it has its "finger on the pulse" and is readying to deal with the matter.
The number of Israelis intending to emigrate underscores the deepening crisis within Israel and raises questions about the nation's resilience, according to the Jewish People Policy Institute.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to endorse Israel's candidacy for the program on September 27.
In return for visa-free access for Israelis, Washington has demanded that Israel provide reciprocal unfettered passage for Americans, regardless of their background.
Prigozhin flew into exile in Belarus on Tuesday under a deal that ended a mutiny by his fighters.
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