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Israel

Iranians in Israel: a history

Iranian Jews have immigrated since 1948, and especially after 1979. Persian-language media serve the community.

02Figures

61,572

born in Iran (stock), 2024

UN DESA International Migrant Stock 2024 Verified
200,000 to 250,000

Iranian Jews including Israel-born descendants; estimate

Wikipedia To verify