Iraqi Jews in Israel
Iraqi Jews in Israel| Total population |
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450,000[1] |
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Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and many other places. |
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Hebrew (Main language for all generations);
Mainly older people: Arabic language |
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Judaism |
Iraqi Jews in Israel, living within the state of Israel and numbering around 450,000.[2]
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.[3]
Notable people
See also
References
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| 1 Druze have a status aparte from Arabs in Israel, being designated as a separate ethno-religious community. |
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