As a result of sit-down protests and hunger strikes, the Jewish Agency returned 337 individuals in several groups to India between 1952 and 1954.

[8][9] The discrimination may be related to the fact that some religious authorities believed that the Bene Israel were not fully Jewish because of having intermarried during their long separation from major communities of Jews.

Successive generations have generally assimilated into Israel's diverse populace and contribute in numerous fields including army/intelligence, management, arts, sports and education.

The Israeli state reports that they have not formed continuing economic connections to India and have limited political status in Israel.

[citation needed]As Israelites, the Bene Israel overwhelmingly support Israeli political parties favoring a strong defense policy and continued development in the West Bank.

[citation needed] The Cochin Jews form a significant majority in the moshavim (agricultural settlements) of Nevatim, Shahar, Yuval, and Mesilat Zion.