The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/deportations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png deportations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/deportations/ 32 32 Trump admin fires judges who blocked deportations of pro-Palestinian activists https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-admin-fires-judges-who-blocked-deportations-of-pro-palestinian-activists/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:14:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801340 Roopal Patel, who stopped efforts to deport Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk, and Nina Froes, who halted removal of Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi, both dismissed in crackdown

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]]> In first, Israel to revoke citizenship of 2 Israeli terror convicts and deport them https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-israel-to-revoke-citizenship-of-2-israeli-terror-convicts-and-deport-them/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:45:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3752089 Mahmoud Ahmad and Mohammed Ahmad Hussein al-Halsi reportedly to be sent to Gaza; Netanyahu vows 'many more like them are on the way'

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]]> Trump donor’s private jet used to deport Palestinians to West Bank – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-donors-private-jet-used-to-deport-palestinians-to-west-bank-report/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:35:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3750924 UK's Guardian says plane owned by Israeli-American billionaire Gil Dezer used at least twice to ferry Palestinians rounded up by ICE in America to Israeli airport

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]]> Second flight carrying deportees back to Iran leaves US, Tehran says https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-flight-carrying-iranian-deportees-back-to-iran-leaves-us-tehran-says/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:13:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3707569 Islamic Republic claims 55 people on plane sought repatriation, in second mass deportation since September, as Trump policies conflict with US position as safe haven from regime

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]]> UK commentator who praised Oct. 7 ‘victory’ lands in London after US deportation https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-commentator-who-praised-oct-7-victory-lands-in-london-after-us-deportation/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:27:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3688194 Sami Hamdi arrives at Heathrow two weeks after being detained by ICE, claims deportation linked to his Gaza advocacy, calls measure an attack on free speech

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]]> US deported 54 Iranian dissidents back to Iran despite pleas lives were in danger – NYT https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-deported-iranian-dissidents-back-to-iran-despite-pleas-lives-were-in-danger-nyt/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:18:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3686388 1st such flight to Tehran carried Christian converts, a critic of Islam, ethnic minorities; many had alleged terror ties; one pleaded: 'They will kill me. Please don’t send me back'

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]]> Israel deports 32 foreign activists who helped West Bank Palestinians harvest olives https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-deports-32-foreign-activists-who-helped-west-bank-palestinians-harvest-olives/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:17:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3671784 Deportation notice accuses activists of violating 'a military commander's order' and belonging to Union of Agricultural Work Committees, which Israel designates as a terror group

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]]> US plans to deport some 400 Iranians in agreement with Tehran https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-plans-to-deport-some-400-iranians-in-agreement-with-tehran/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:35:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3653305 Islamic Republic says first group of 120 of its nationals to arrive in next two days, after plane reportedly carrying deportees departed Louisiana for Qatar Tuesday

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]]> University leaders endorse US Jewish letter decrying Trump’s campus antisemitism wars https://www.timesofisrael.com/university-leaders-endorse-us-jewish-letter-decrying-trumps-campus-antisemitism-wars/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:50:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3645726 Among over 100 signatories to missive slamming the president's 'disingenuous claims' of Jew-hatred to deport students are a Ben & Jerry's co-founder and heads of a leading anti-Zionist group

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]]> US court says family of Boulder attacker who firebombed hostage rally can be deported https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-court-says-family-of-boulder-attacker-who-firebombed-hostage-rally-can-be-deported/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:03:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3590700 Decision overturns lower court's ruling against expulsion of wife and 5 kids of Egyptian Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who were staying in the country illegally

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]]> Bay Area synagogue mobilizes for two Palestinian visitors detained at airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/bay-area-synagogue-mobilizes-for-two-palestinian-visitors-detained-at-airport/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:28:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3571612 Cousins from Masafer Yatta face deportation after arriving on valid visas for awareness mission sponsored by local synagogue; authorities revoked their visas for unknown reasons

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]]> Six more flotilla activists who tried to sail to Gaza deported from Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/six-more-flotilla-activists-who-tried-to-sail-to-gaza-deported-from-israel/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:18:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3570882 Group departing Israel includes French member of European Parliament Rima Hassan; remaining two activists, also French nationals, slated to be deported on Friday

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]]> Thunberg, 3 other flotilla activists booted from Israel; 8 held for refusing deportation https://www.timesofisrael.com/thunberg-3-other-flotilla-activists-booted-from-israel-8-held-for-refusing-deportation/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:02:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3568896 She claims she was kidnapped, interrogated; Trump: 'Israel has enough problems without kidnapping Thunberg'; Report: Katz wanted to film activists watching Oct. 7 atrocity film, but was stopped

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]]> Israel said to deport UNRWA employee who is married to an Israeli Jew https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-to-deport-unrwa-employee-who-is-married-to-an-israeli-jew/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 20:40:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3535701 Report says the woman, who has three kids and lived in the country for 17 years, was questioned at airport about the UN agency and deported for 'considerations of public security'

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]]> US Supreme Court rules Trump can deport Venezuelans under 18th century wartime law https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-supreme-court-rules-trump-can-deport-venezuelans-under-18th-century-wartime-law/ Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:19:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3526143 But justices say administration must first hold a court hearing for those it's seeking to expel using the Alien Enemies Act

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