Is anti-Semitism in Britain on the rise? Dozens of Jewish doctors consider a future in Israel

Dozens of Jewish doctors from Britain attended the MedEX fair in London to explore immigration to Israel, amid a rise in anti-Semitism. The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration has set a target of 2,000 doctors within three years.

Dozens of Jewish doctors from Britain participated in the MedEX event in London, aiming to explore immigration to Israel amid rising anti-Semitism in the country. The event was held as part of the national program for the immigration of doctors, led by the Ministries of Aliyah and Integration, Health, Negev, Galilee and National Resilience, and the organization Nefesh B'Nefesh, in cooperation with the Jewish Agency. Despite protests and calls for a boycott, dozens of medical professionals arrived. Minister Ofir Sofer said that the immigration of doctors is a national mission that strengthens the healthcare system. According to data from the ministry and the Jewish Agency, since October 7, more than 2,500 immigrants from Britain have moved to Israel, and in 2024 there was a jump of about 80% in the number of immigrants, a trend that continued in 2025 and 2026.