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


Ethiopian-Israeli teen killed by cop had alcohol, drugs in blood - autopsy

In light of these findings which indicate that Tekah was under the influence, sources said that they believe that the officer's claim that he felt like he was in danger can be given greater weight.

A protester confronts a policeman during a demonstration in Tel Aviv on July 2 over the shooting death of 19-year-old Ethiopian- Israeli Solomon Tekah

Netflix releases trailer of film depicting Ethiopian Jewish rescue - watch

The film features international stars, Ben Kingsley, Chris Evans, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michiel Huisman and Alona Tal.

Michael Kenneth Williams (left) and Chris Evans star in The Red Sea Diving Resort

Police put officer who killed Ethiopian on forced leave

The decision came following the decision by the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court on Monday to free the policeman and allow him to enter any police precinct apart from his regular one in the Haifa area.

A protester holding a sign saying 'It could happen to me' as police officers walk by

Knesset discusses the government "embarrassment" in integrating Ethiopians

The meeting took place following two weeks of protests by the Ethiopian community in the wake of the police shooting of Solomon Tekah.

21st Knesset

Dozens of Ethiopian Israelis protest outside Knesset

"The Germans and others didn’t let the Jewish people live freely,” Shula Mola said. “It is the same exact formula here in Israel.”

Ethiopian-Israelis protest outside Knesset July 15, 2019

Knesset to deal with crisis over Ethiopian shooting

Ethiopian immigrants and their supporters have protested all over the country following the incident, alleging systematic police brutality and discrimination.

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

Days of Outrage

Knesset Member Pnina Tamano-Shata of Blue and White, a member of the Ethiopian-Israeli community, condemned the violence but said the outburst of rage followed years of pent-up frustration.

A protester confronts a policeman during a demonstration in Tel Aviv on July 2 over the shooting death of 19-year-old Ethiopian- Israeli Solomon Tekah

What’s the protest point?

Drop the extremism and pick up a broom

A protester confronts a policeman during a demonstration in Tel Aviv on July 2 over the shooting death of 19-year-old Ethiopian- Israeli Solomon Tekah

Tekah family: ‘Our cry will be heard from the ends of this land’

Warka Tekah, father of the killed 18-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli Solomon Tekah, said on Monday that ‘our cry will be heard from the ends of the earth,’ Channel 13 reported.

A protester holding a sign saying 'It could happen to me' as police officers walk by

Police prepare for renewed protests by Ethiopian-Israeli community

Last Tuesday, protests around the country turned violent, leaving more than 110 police officers wounded and 136 protesters arrested.

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