Iraqi Jews in Israel
Iraqi Jews in Israel are immigrants and descendants of the immigrants of the Iraqi Jewish communities, who now reside within the state of Israel. They number around 450,000.[3]
Immigration history
In the 20th century, Iraqi Jews played an important role in the early days of Iraq's independence. Between 1950-52, 120,000-130,000 of the Iraqi Jewish community (around 75%) were transported to Israel in Operation Ezra and Nehemiah.[4]
Notable people
See also
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- 1 Druze have a status aparte from Arabs in Israel, being designated as a separate ethno-religious community.
- 2 Arameans are officially recognized by Israel since October 2014.
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