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2025 was a year that tested the limits of our community. Between the shadows of regional instability and an increasingly complex bureaucracy, international couples in Israel faced unprecedented hurdles. Yet, in the face of these challenges, AIC didn’t just hold the line—we pushed forward.
This year was defined by a simple truth: our right to family is non-negotiable. From historic Knesset debates to the smallest personal victories, here is how we turned a year of obstacles into a year of impact.
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Legislative & Policy Progress
1. A Major Victory for Same-Sex and Non-Married Couples One of our most significant wins this year involved a direct challenge to the citizenship protocol. Following an official inquiry by AIC to the Head of the Naturalization Department, we secured a vital change: partners of Israeli citizens are now exempt from the waiting period when transitioning from permanent residency to citizenship. This has effectively shortened the naturalization process by a full year for thousands of couples.
2. Taking the Gradual Process to the Knesset For the first time in Israeli history, AIC initiated a series of dedicated parliamentary discussions specifically addressing the Gradual Process. Working alongside MK Gilad Kariv and the Immigration Committee in a practical approach, we brought implementable solutions to table and demand answers from both PIBA and other related stakeholders.
The momentum continues: tomorrow, January 7th, the next parliamentary discussion will take place. In this session, PIBA will be required to supply hard data regarding waiting times in the gradual process and provide their official response to the solutions AIC has proposed.
3. Opposing the “Immigration Basic Law” AIC played an active role in the coalition of human rights organizations opposing MK Simcha Rothman’s Immigration Basic Law. Recognizing the potential impact on our community, we submitted an elaborate legal opinion, worked to mobilize citizens, engage with media outlets, and help expose the harmful nature of the bill. By ensuring the voices of international families were heard, we helped keep these critical concerns on the public agenda.
4. Constant Representation in the Halls of Power Beyond our own initiatives, we acted as a consistent advocate for the community across various parliamentary bodies. We represented the interests of international couples at the Foreign Workers Committee and the Immigration Committee, addressing critical issues such as access to visa services during and after the Iran war, and advocated for a much-needed identifying number for B1 Visa holders.
5. Fighting Harmful Legislation When the rights of our community were threatened by new bills, we met them with rigorous legal opposition. AIC submitted three detailed legal opinions against the Immigration Basic Law, the “Cool-Off Period” Law, and the Surveillance Law. These papers, shared with the Ministry of Justice and Knesset members, serve as a vital shield against legislation that seeks to compromise the rights of international families. Additionally, our community mobilization led to dozens of official public remarks. Combined with our legal advocacy, this effectively stalled all three bills in 2025.
Empowering the Community
6. Making Hebrew Learning Accessible Language is the key to integration, yet it has historically been expensive for non-Olim. This year, through new collaborations with Ulpan Gordon and Reichman University, AIC members can now access Hebrew resources at the same affordable prices as Olim—a first-of-its-kind initiative for our community.
7. Individual Care for Hundreds of Families Despite being a volunteer-led organization, AIC successfully managed over 592 personal inquiries in 2025 – offering expert, one-on-one support for FREE. From the complexities of the Gradual Procedure and health insurance to the specifics of driver’s licenses, our team provided professional, personalized guidance – ensuring no one had to navigate the bureaucracy alone.
8. Building Connections, On and Offline Community is our backbone. This year, we hosted our annual potluck picnic and launched a new tradition with our “HanuChristmas” event. Online, our community has grown to nearly 11,000 members on Facebook, supported 24/7 by six dedicated volunteers who ensure that reliable information is always available.
The Uphill Battle: Why We Need You in 2026
Most importantly, 2025 proved that AIC is a constant. Whether we are writing guides to make information accessible or listening to your stories to better represent you, we are here.
But advocacy of this scale is an uphill battle. As a volunteer-led nonprofit, our ability to challenge the authorities, attend Knesset hearings, and provide free resources depends entirely on people like you.
We have ambitious goals for 2026, but we cannot sustain this fight alone. If you believe that international couples deserve a fair, transparent, and respectful process in Israel, please consider supporting our work.
Become a monthly donor to AIC today. Every shekel helps us promote the rights of families like yours.
