Ethiopian jews in israel

Israel must give Ethiopian Israelis a real seat at the table - starting at the UN - opinion

Imagine an African American Israeli representing the Jewish state at the UN. Wouldn’t that send a powerful, compelling message for all to see?

MEMBERS OF the Ethiopian Israeli community protest outside the Knesset last year.
Endalkew Yemani Tesma, shown here in Jerusalem on Aug. 14, 2023, faces the possibility of deportation.

Ethiopian asylum seekers in Israel face deportation after years without permanent status

Likud primaries held on Monday.

Why PM Netanyahu should elevate Gabi Worku - opinion

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu at the state memorial ceremony for Ethiopian Jews who perished on their journey to Israel.

Netanyahu condemns racism against Ethiopians, decries Zalka murder at state memorial ceremony


Activists step up campaign to bring remaining Falash Mura to Israel

There currently remain approximately 7,500 members of the community in Addis Ababa and Gondar, many of whom have been stuck there for many years awaiting immigration to Israel.

Ethiopians celebrating in Jerusalem

Rivlin holds memorial service for Ethiopians who died en route to Israel

"May the memory of those who perished, our brothers and sisters who lost their lives on the way to Jerusalem and the land of Israel be etched in our hearts forever."

President Reuven Rivlin holds memorial service for Ethipiopians that passed away on their journey to making Aliyah to Israel

119 Ethiopian olim welcomed by aliyah minister, Jewish Agency head

Their arrival coincided with the annual day of remembrance for Ethiopian Jews who died on the way to Israel, as well as with Jerusalem Day.

Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog and Aliyah and Integration Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata welcome 119 Ethiopian immigrants to Israel.

Parents of Solomon Tekah file suit against officer who killed him

'We regret the continuation of various claims and slander against the police and the officer involved, while the legal process is conducted and the matter has not yet been decided'

Protesters stand opposite police during a protest for the death of 18-year old Solomon Tekah of Ethiopian descent, after he was shot by police, in Tel Aviv, Israel July 2, 2019

Israel’s minorities suffer more than most From coronvirus crisis

Arab, Druze, Bedouin and Ethiopian Israelis more vulnerable to financial hardship.

Ethiopian-Jews marking the Holiday of Sigd in Jerusalem on November 27 2019

Trump to donate $1m. to empower 'marginalized' Arab, Ethiopian Israelis

Preference will be given to proposals that allow local organizations to take the lead.

US President Donald Trump

Joint List sets off election campaign in Yiddish, Russian, Amharic

The anti-Zionist party decided to join forces with minorities within Israel's Jewish population.

A Joint List Yiddish sign, reading "Your vote against forced drafting."

Rivlin, dignitaries sign anti-racism pact

Police frequently apprehend Ethiopian youth for no plausible reason, and trigger-happy officers have been known to shoot and even kill Ethiopian young people.

President Reuven Rivlin surrounded by the signatories who convened at the President's Residence on Sunday, to sign an anti-racism pact initiated by Israelis Against Racism, February 2, 2020

Police will no longer conduct racial profiling on Dan bus line

The Association for Civil Rights has hailed the decision as a victory, after it filed a petition against the police over discriminatory tactics against Ethiopians.

Protesters stand opposite police during a protest for the death of 18-year old Solomon Tekah of Ethiopian descent, after he was shot by police, in Tel Aviv, Israel July 2, 2019

A year after Yehuda Biadga, Ethiopian-Israeli community still sees racism

Shooting of Yehuda Biadga – and, not long after, of Solomon Tekah – underscores plight of demographic that wants answers.

Protesters stand opposite police during a protest for the death of 18-year old Solomon Tekah of Ethiopian descent, after he was shot by police, in Tel Aviv, Israel July 2, 2019