I think that this situation cannot be allowed to fester, and the Israeli Government has plenty to deal with, already. But, evidently there are social agencies, government and private, who could work on it, so the government should help the private groups “make a difference” for these people all-the-while negotiating thru a third party to have limited stays.

While in Israel, if the people can be trained, they would probably be happy to go back to their own country to be a better educated person there, with more opportunity than before, and if they have been trained to help others, maybe they will start a home-grown center, so fewer of their countrymen // women will “need” to leave.

I think the idea of smaller camps, placed around Israel, is a good idea and they could be set up as training centers.

And, more does need to be done tto restrict illegal entry. Maybe the ones who enter illegally cannnot receive as much training and will be deported earlier (after some point, when this announcement has reached their country, so people will be deterred from coming).

And, there should be a plan to encourage a more regular application process. However, the people have to first be able to have enough education skills to apply for this entry, so train this first group of people as a resource for their native country and help them return, peacefully.

I am sure this idea is a burden for Israel, but nothing comes easy, and if the African countries aren’t helping their people, then maybe a few dedicated Israeli groups and volunteers can make a huge difference for people who have committed no crimes and who are deeply in need.

Tikkan Olam really comes to mind here, and maybe American and other Western Jewry should address charity funds to it immediately, as it could be a HUGE internal problem in Israel, if not dealt with IMMEDIATELY.

Best to all – Em
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