Segal’s Makor Rishon column calls American Jews "traitors" and demands mass aliyah within five years, threatening excommunication and the closure of the Jewish Agency’s emissary program.
His ultimatum has drawn sharp criticism from both progressive and conservative Jewish leaders, who highlight American Jews’ historic contributions to Israel and warn against divisive rhetoric.
The debate coincides with Yom HaAtzmaut and rising global antisemitism, amid concerns over Israel’s focus on religious immigrants and the limited impact of government aliyah efforts from Western countries.
Is Israel sacrificing global Jewish unity for a narrow religious vision?
Can American Jews still be Zionists without moving to Israel?
Is Israel still the ultimate safe haven for Jews amid rising global antisemitism?
With a strong shekel hurting US donations, is Israel's financial lifeline from abroad at risk?
As Israel's brain drain accelerates, can it remain a global tech power?