humanitarian protection visa/asylum for Israeli

Question

Hello,
I would like to ask, if is it possible for an Israeli, to request asylum in Germany due to the war in Israel? During the start of the terrorist attacks and the war in Israel, I was in the EU as a tourist. Now, I have no opportunity, and I'm afraid, to return to Israel. I couldn't find any information regarding Israelis. Can you tell me if I have the right to apply for asylum?
Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

Hi @blaumeise

Yes, Israeli citizens can apply for asylum in Germany. Asylum applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis so the authority responsible, BAMF, would **** at your individual situation and the conditions in Israel in order to decide whether to grant you refugee protection in Germany.

According to a media article I read, the numbers of Israelis who apply for asylum in German is quite small. Among that number, a small proportion received a refugee status. Those figure are, however, from before the current conflict.

Here you can read the article (in English via online translation):

https://***-rnd-de.translate.goog/politik/krieg-in-israel-zentralrat-der-juden-rechnet-nicht-mit-fluechtenden-JOBDSWRXUBBGDFDKUH4BZUAMDM.html?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

This is a good source of information on the asylum system in Germany:

https://handbookgermany.de/en/asylum

Best,

Éanna

Comments

You can give it a try, but it is not a war. It’s the Israeli invasion of Gaza. It’s one sided. If someone needs protection, it’s the people of Gaza.

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The Gazans started this war on Oct 7th. You think killing 1200 innocent civilians in 10 hours is an act of peace? and Israel is being attacked from all fronts, this isn't just about Hamas. A little bit of education on the Middle East wouldn't hurt ya.