“I ESCAPED America”: Law & Order Star Diane Neal on Moving to Israel

The Western Spirit ^ | 24/11/25 | Dianne Neal

[Eleutheria5]

Actress Diane Neal, best known for her iconic role on Law & Order: SVU, sits down with Ariel Whitman to share the shocking true story behind her decision to leave America and move to Israel.

In this gripping and emotional conversation, Diane reveals:

• How she became the target of a dangerous stalker • The failure of police and prosecutors to protect her • The DA investigator who told her: “You’re a Jew — it’s always about the money” • Why she realized she had no safety left in America • The financial destruction and trauma she faced • How Israel became the only place she felt protected • What she learned about fear, resilience, identity, and starting over

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KEYWORDS: aliya; dianneneal; laworder; nyc

[MayflowerMadam]

I liked her character in L&O. I thought she was beautiful. Don’t know anything her politics.

[Liz]

Annoying actress Diane Neal moved to Israel, feeling
it was “safer, a more welcoming place” than America.
<><>she connected with her Jewish roots
<><>she felt truly “home” feeling let down by America where she had a lucrative US movie career.
<><>She found immense support and a sense of belonging in Israel,
<><>Neal viewed Israel-—not America——as a “life-saver,”
<><>Israel provided a vital connection to her roots
<><>the actress had and a sense of being “accepted.”
<><>Neal’s mother is Jewish,
<><>as an American Neal has always been a Zionist
<><>she felt a strong pull to Israel, and was “Saved”
<><>Neal wants to be an Israeli ambassador by leveraging her new identity.
<><>She made Aliyah w/ Nefesh B’Nefesh (which pays Jews to settle in Israel)
<><>as an American, Neal received her “Israeli identity card” in 2023.

[af_vet_1981]

is she a democrat?? Did she vote for democrats? Or did she have enough common sense not to vote against her own extinction?

She actually ran for Congress as an Independent and New York tried to disqualify her as a candidate.

I think we all know what New York is like if you don't join the party and try to go your own way. Donald J. Trump was a Democrat in New York.

[Albion Wilde]

Yes, that’s true.

[Eleutheria5]

She grew up as a Democrat, and later got red pilled by the horrible things she went through for daring to run for Congress as an independent.

[Albion Wilde]

Well she’s not an unattractive red haired ginger young Jewish lady.

Indeed. Her looks remind me of Debra Messing:

[OKSooner]

Yes, one can see the resemblance.

[af_vet_1981]

She comes off as a paranoid loon. Does she actually think Israel would be safer for her? There’s probably close to a million Israelis who have already left Israel because of the war many saying they have no intention of returning. These are the highly skilled Jews and those with money leaving which doesn’t bode well for Israel’s future.

Your numbers are incorrect; 216,700 net emigration since the war. If your numbers were correct, the cost of housing and value of the Shekel to the Dollar would be lower.

Israel is definitely safer for her than New York. In Israel, if you are attacked, there is a much higher likelihood that someone will intervene to help you, unless you are a terrorist in which case you are likely to be terminated.

AI Overview:

According to data from the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), approximately 82,000 Israelis emigrated in 2023, with a marked increase in departures immediately after the October 7 attacks. Some sources suggest that over half a million Israelis left the country during the first six months of the war, though some of these may be temporary departures. Key figures related to the number of Israelis leaving the country since October 7, 2023, include:

Net Migration: Israel has experienced an unusual "negative migration balance" since the attacks, with more people leaving long-term than returning. In 2023, the gap between those leaving and those returning nearly doubled to 58,600 people.

Total Emigration: The CBS reported that 82,800 Israelis left permanently in 2023, the highest figure since 2010. In 2024, 82,700 residents left, and only 23,800 returned. Post-October 7 Spike: There was a 285% spike in permanent departures immediately following October 7, 2023. In October 2023 alone, 15,000 Israelis left.

Demographics: The majority of those leaving are young people and families, often between 25 and 44 years old. This group includes a significant number of highly skilled professionals, such as doctors, engineers, and high-tech workers, raising concerns about a "brain drain".

Returning Citizens: Around 360,000 Israelis who were abroad at the time of the attacks returned to Israel. The data on long-term migration is complex, with varying reports on the exact number of people who have permanently settled abroad versus those who are temporarily living elsewhere, often using dual citizenship to do so. Political uncertainty, security fears, and discontent with the government are cited as primary motivations for leaving.

Approximately 75,000 Israelis were projected to have left Israel in 2025,

[jjotto]

Emigration from Israel is not broken down between Jews and Arabs that I see.

For perspective, the Jewish population of Israel has doubled in 40 years.

Report of Central Bureau stats:

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/syvhwmujee

[Liz]

On Feb 6, 2018, Neal announced that she would run in
New York’s 19th congressional district as an “independent.”

She described her political views as “a little libertarian, I’m a lot liberal, mostly progressive, but I have this amazing ability to be able to take really complicated policy and break it down into edible sound bites, which is something most progressive liberals cannot do.”

Neal finished with 1% of the vote.

[Liz]

Actress Diane Neal faced immigration issues, moving to Israel and becoming a citizen in 2023, but current news doesn’t confirm a definitive “return” or resolution to her U.S. residency; she’s now an Israeli citizen, focusing on her life and career there.

Neal relocated to Israel and obtained citizenship. Becoming an Israeli citizen changed her primary residency and nationality, meaning she’d likely need a visa or specific arrangements to reside long-term in the US.

There were reports about her struggles with US immigration issues (related to a past boyfriend’s alleged crimes) and her subsequent move to Israel. There isn’t recent news confirming she has resolved her US status to freely return and live here.

In 2023, Neal ditched her American citizenship, moved to Israel and became an Israeli citizen.

[Liz]

Diane Neal ditched her American citizenship; she became an Israeli citizen (made Aliyah) in 2023, but remains an Israeli-American, embracing dual nationality, and feeling a strong connection to Israel as a Jewish homeland........her mother is Jewish, her father is Irish.

She’s proud of her decision to live in Israel, viewing it as a literal lifeline and a place to connect with her “heritage,” while still holding her American roots.

In 2023, Neal immigrated to Israel through Nefesh B’Nefesh which pays Jews to settle in Israel.

She is now an Israeli-American.

She cited a desire to be in Israel, a place she felt saved her life and offered a deeper sense of belonging.

Neal expresses deep gratitude for Israel and stands by her choice, even after facing backlash.

[af_vet_1981]

Neal relocated to Israel and obtained citizenship. Becoming an Israeli citizen changed her primary residency and nationality, meaning she’d likely need a visa or specific arrangements to reside long-term in the US.



Neal was born in Alexandria, Virginia,[1] the youngest of three daughters to Colleen Neal, a math teacher or professor of Jewish descent,[2] and Christopher "Chris" Neal, a federal attorney of Irish descent.

Now I have doubts as to your citizenship since made this error. I know I asked you before about the shehada, mohammed, and the koran.

[RetiredTexasVet]

America is not an airport, you don’t have to announce your departure ...just leave.

[Uncle Miltie]

“There’s probably close to a million Israelis who have already left Israel because of the war”

You just made that up.

Didn’t you?

Why?

[Uncle Miltie]

Grok:

“Based on CBS data and analyses from sources like The Times of Israel, Haaretz, and the Knesset Research Center, approximately 82,000–85,000 Israelis emigrated permanently from October 7, 2023, to December 6, 2025.”

When you invent lies about Jews, do you usually aim to exaggerate by 1,000% (an order of magnitude)?

Well?

[vladimir998]

Left wing actress who ran for Congress in 2018. Her mother is Jewish, all of a sudden the actress claimed in 2023 that she was a victim of anti-semitic incidents which she refuses to discuss, and ups and moves to Israel.

Definite possibility of mental illness.

[BFW]

LiberTARD soros DA and staff?

[kenmcg]

Good, she won’t be missed.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Her idea of broke and yours are probably a number of zeros apart.