The Gemara in many places is clear that there is some level of mitzvah to live in Israel. This is also the accepted consensus among the rishonim. In the past, it was very difficult to move to Israel, as the journey alone had many dangers, and no one knew what would await them when they arrived in the desolate land. However, nowadays it is very simple to move to Israel, and one doesn't even need to pay for the 12-hour flight there. It's not even difficult financially as Israel has a growing economy, and parents do not need to pay for their children's tuition.
So what justifications are there for not moving to Eretz Yisrael?
Some say that the Mitzvah to live in Israel is only a Mitzvah Kiyumis, so one is not obligated to fulfill it, but what evidence is there for that position? How do we even know such a concept exists? Every man has to learn torah, daven, wear tefillin, eat in the sukkah, etc. so why should yishuv eretz yisrael be different?
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