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Hagai Agmon-Snir leaves Israel for Italy, citing a sense of hopelessness regarding the country's future.

Hagai Agmon-Snir, a former brain researcher and director of the Jerusalem Inter-Cultural Center, relocated to Italy in 2026. His move follows a trend where the number of Jewish Israelis leaving the country has exceeded the number of new Jewish immigrants arriving.

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Agmon-Snir was a prominent figure in promoting coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians. He and his wife, Iris Meiri-Snir, moved abroad because they felt Israel had become hopeless and was transitioning toward a fascist state. While many Israelis leave the country quietly, Agmon-Snir chose to go public with his decision. He noted that the country's frequent shifts between war and crisis have led many citizens to seek greener pastures elsewhere. This phenomenon is reflected in polls showing a significant portion of the population would leave if they had the opportunity.

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