Following recent Iranian missile attacks, a significant wave of emigration from occupied Palestine by Zionists is reportedly underway. Amidst closed airports, individuals are seeking to flee by land and sea. In response, Washington political circles have revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urgently requested the US State Department to prohibit American citizens from leaving occupied occupied territories, citing logistical issues to prevent a mass exodus of Americans.
Netanyahu is reportedly engaged in an intense battle to prevent dual-national Israelis from leaving, aiming to ensure major cities don’t become deserted. This is to avoid a collapse of his coalition in internal and electoral calculations.
Hebrew-language sources indicate that the collective desire of tens of thousands of Israelis to depart from occupied territories due to Iranian missile strikes has become a primary concern for Netanyahu and his cabinet, disrupting many of their plans. This is particularly salient as Israeli cyber officials have reportedly been unable to prevent Hebrew-language messages from Iran, which are further alarming Israelis and compelling them to leave.
According to these reports, the Israeli Ministry of Communications has lodged complaints with US officials, stating that the cyber defense systems provided by Washington are failing to block Iranian messages from reaching Israeli settlers.
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US Citizens Reportedly “Trapped” in Occupied Territories
Amidst fears within the Netanyahu government of a new and larger wave of reverse migration, Netanyahu has reportedly urged the US to prohibit its citizens from leaving occupied territories. The concern is that if American citizens depart, European citizens would follow suit.
Consequently, the US Embassy in Tel Aviv announced it cannot provide evacuation services, advising citizens to follow Israeli authorities’ instructions. However, the issue of US citizens remaining in occupied territories has ignited significant debate in Washington circles.
The large number of Israeli-Americans in occupied territories is seen as a key reason for Netanyahu’s strong pressure on the US Embassy to prevent their departure. An exodus of this group would create a substantial demographic vacuum among Zionists, with severe consequences, especially in wartime conditions.
Official estimates suggest over half a million Americans reside in occupied territories. After the Iranian attacks, many are reportedly considering leaving, which could trigger a massive wave of dual-national Israeli emigration, followed by European residents.
American sources have strongly criticized their government’s policy of compelling citizens to remain in occupied territories during the current dangerous situation. They highlight that the US government has urged its citizens to leave the much safer Persian Gulf region but is preventing Americans from returning from the highly tense occupied territories. It’s believed the US is hindering citizens’ departure to assist Israel, understanding that an American exodus could trigger a widespread migration wave leading to Israel’s collapse.
Analysts suggest that the US policy of preventing its citizens from leaving occupied territories amounts to “imprisoning” them. If the current situation persists for several days, public pressure will likely mount, prompting various foreign governments to evacuate their citizens from the occupied territories.
Meanwhile, with Israeli airports reportedly closed due to fears of Iranian missile attacks and the cabinet having prohibited settlers from leaving, Hebrew media outlets have revealed that hundreds of Israelis are secretly escaping via private yachts. According to these reports, the Herzliya marina has become a hub for those wishing to flee, with individuals boarding boats with just one suitcase to reach Cyprus or other destinations. A social media campaign has also emerged to aid Israelis in escaping by sea, with hundreds reportedly joining in recent days.
The Hebrew newspaper Haaretz reported that those planning to flee express a desire to no longer live in occupied territories and wish to return to their countries of origin to live with their children and relatives. Notably, only a few Israelis admit to fleeing out of fear of Iranian missiles, as public acknowledgment of such fears remains uncommon.
