The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/political-asylum/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png political asylum | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/political-asylum/ 32 32 ‘Safe haven’: Iranian soccer players who sought asylum in Australia thank supporters https://www.timesofisrael.com/safe-haven-iranian-soccer-players-who-sought-asylum-in-australia-thank-supporters/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:23:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3804008 Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, the only two members of the team who ultimately remained behind, say they hope to continue their sporting careers in new home

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]]> Mexico asks Bennett for Israel’s support on extraditing ex-investigator https://www.timesofisrael.com/mexico-once-again-asks-for-israels-support-on-extraditing-ex-investigator/ Sat, 25 Sep 2021 14:43:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2621572&preview=true&preview_id=2621572 Mexican president sends letter to PM requesting cooperation in case of former official Tomas Zeron, wanted in connection with disappearance of 43 students in 2014

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]]> Belarus Olympic athlete leaves Japan after Poland offers refuge https://www.timesofisrael.com/belarus-olympic-athlete-leaves-japan-after-poland-offers-refuge/ Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:41:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2593745&preview=true&preview_id=2593745 Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has said she fears for her life if forced to return home; athlete's problems began after she publicly criticized her coaches

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]]> Belarus Olympic sprinter gets Poland visa after refusing to be sent home https://www.timesofisrael.com/belarus-olympic-sprinter-gets-poland-visa-after-refusing-to-be-sent-home/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:59:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2592568 Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she was almost forced onto flight from Tokyo back to Lukashenko regime after criticizing officials; she is expected to travel to Warsaw this week

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]]> Mexico urges Israel to cooperate in extraditing fugitive ex-investigator https://www.timesofisrael.com/mexico-urges-israel-to-cooperate-in-extraditing-fugitive-ex-investigator/ Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:36:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2587182&preview=true&preview_id=2587182 Mexican president says he hopes Israel 'acts with respect for human rights' in case of former official Tomas Zeron, wanted in connection with disappearance of 43 students in 2014

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]]> Israel said delaying extradition case of wanted Mexican over nation’s UN votes https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-allegedly-delaying-extradition-case-of-mexican-ex-official-over-un-votes/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:08:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2582949 Senior Israeli official says that slow-walking of request to hand over former official Tomas Zeron, wanted in connection with abduction, torture, is part of 'tit-for-tat diplomacy'

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]]> Israeli BDS activist seeking asylum in Canada will be deported back to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-bds-activist-seeking-asylum-in-canada-will-be-deported-back-to-israel/ Sat, 06 Jun 2020 03:35:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2321217 Authorities rejected Gilad Paz's claims he faces political persecution if he returns to the Jewish state

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]]> Iranian reporter flees Zarif delegation, seeks asylum in Sweden https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-reporter-flees-zarif-delegation-seeks-asylum-in-sweden/ Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:14:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2138182 Amir Tohid Fazel bolts after being told agents had come to his Tehran office to arrest him, likely over his reporting on government officials with dual nationalities

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]]> Female Iranian boxer defects to France after win https://www.timesofisrael.com/female-iranian-boxer-defects-to-france-after-win/ Wed, 17 Apr 2019 20:29:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2059797 Iran issues arrest warrant for Sadaf Khadem, country's top woman boxer, who decides to pursue pugilistic career in West

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]]> North Korean diplomat in Italy ‘seeking asylum’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-korean-diplomat-in-italy-seeking-asylum/ Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:34:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1991691 Acting ambassador to Rome Jo Song Gil has escaped his diplomatic compound with his wife and is being hidden by Italian authorities, South Korean lawmakers say

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]]> Israeli officials suspect fraud as Russian tourists’ asylum requests spike https://www.timesofisrael.com/officials-suspect-fraud-as-russian-tourists-asylum-requests-spike/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:46:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1912150 Over 1,300 Russians claim political persecution prevents them from returning home in first half of 2018, up from just several claims per year before 2016

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]]> 106-year-old Afghan woman faces deportation from Sweden https://www.timesofisrael.com/106-year-old-afghan-woman-faces-deportation-from-sweden/ Mon, 04 Sep 2017 19:13:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1687897 Bibihal Uzbeki, who is disabled and was carried by her family through mountains, deserts and forests, denied asylum

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]]> Belarus extradites Israeli blogger to Azerbaijan https://www.timesofisrael.com/belarus-extradites-israeli-blogger-to-azerbaijan/ Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:37:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1557624&preview_id=1557624 Alexander Lapshin was turned over to Baku after Supreme Court rejected his appeal

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]]> Belarus upholds extradition of Israeli blogger to Azerbaijan https://www.timesofisrael.com/belarus-upholds-extradition-of-israeli-blogger-to-azerbaijan/ Tue, 07 Feb 2017 14:31:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1556993 Alexander Lapshin could be turned over to Baku authorities as early as Tuesday after second appeal rejected by court

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]]> Palestinian asylum-seekers rush toward Canada’s open arms https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-asylum-seekers-rush-toward-canadas-open-arms/ Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:07:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1550742 2016 saw a marked increase in West Bank and Gaza residents who, claiming religious discrimination and political persecution, applied for Canadian refugee status

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