Ethiopia

'Israel doesn't want Ethiopians'

Ethiopian MK returning from visit to northern Ethiopia says hundreds of Jews are trapped because Israeli government doesn't want them.

Foreign Ministry: Avoid Ethiopia

The Foreign Ministry issued a warning against visiting Ethiopia, as regional violence continues to escalate.

Israel wins Ethiopian support for African Union 'observer' role

On final leg of Africa trip, Netanyahu hails breakthrough in ties with Ethiopia, asks PM to help free Ethiopian-Israeli captured by Hamas.

Netanyahu makes historic visit to Africa

Marking 40 years since the Entebbe raid in which his brother Yoni was killed, Netanyahu visits Africa.

Report: Muslim attempts to murder Israeli on flight to Ethiopia

Attacker hit Jewish man on the head repeatedly while shouting 'death to the Jews!'; he was arrested.

24 Years Since Airlift of 14,500 Ethiopian Jews in Under 2 Days

IDF remembers Operation Solomon, largest aerial mission to return Jews to Israel, which got Ethiopian Jews out of harm's way.

Interior Minister's Resignation Stalls Final Ethiopian Aliyah

'Official' Aliyah ended in 2013, but activists say Gideon Sa'ar's announcement may leave thousands of families torn apart.

Rambam Doctors Help Change Lives of Ethiopians

Two doctors from Haifa Hospital part of an international delegation that conducted a surgical marathon in northern Ethiopia.

Sudanese Jew Makes Her Way to Pesach Freedom

A modern “exodus” story took place in recent months, as one of the last Jews in Sudan managed to make her way to Israel.

Despite Claims, Official Insists Ethiopian Aliyah Continues

Ethiopian Jewish community leader notes that despite reports that Aliyah has ended, dozens still arrive every month.

Ethiopian Plane Lands Safely After Hijack Attempt

Ethiopian Airlines plane flying from Addis Ababa to Rome lands safely in Geneva Monday morning, after being hijacked by co-pilot.

African Leaders Try to Negotiate Peace in South Sudan

Flaring violence since December 15 in struggle between President Salva Kiir and former deputy Riek Machar. Over 1,000 thought to be dead.

Mandela Mossad Links Denied

Letter in Israel state archives indicates Mandela received training in “judo, sabotage and weaponry” in 1962.

Ethiopian Infiltrators Surrender In Saudi Arabia Crackdown

Roughly 23,000 Ethiopians turn themselves in to authorities in Saudi Arabia following crackdown on illegal workers.

Video & Photos: 20,000 Race in 2013 Int’l Jerusalem Marathon

Jerusalem-blue skies graced the filmed run of more than 20,000 racers from 52 countries in the Jerusalem Winner Int'l Marathon Friday.

Youth Infiltrators Escape from Holding Facility

Six youths aged between 14 and 18, who infiltrated from Ethiopia and Eritrea, escape from holding facility. Two have been caught.

Israeli Volunteers Provide Free Surgery to Thousands in Ethiopia

The Israeli volunteer organization Eye from Zion is providing free cataract surgery to thousands of people in Ethiopia.

'Mock Seders' to Real Seders in Absorption Centers

Ethiopian immigrants held “mock seders” in absorption centers throughout the country to mark their first Passover in Israel.

Israel Appoints First Ever Ethiopian Ambassador

Foreign Ministry announces that Ethiopian-born Beylanesh Zevadia will serve as Israel's ambassador to Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Exile for Yemen's Saleh

Aides close to ousted Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh say he will be retiring to an Addis Ababa villa in Ethiopia.

UNSC Targets Somalia's Al-Shabab

An African Union peacekeeping force fighting al-Shabab will receive more authority and funds to fight terror in Somalia.

Ethiopia Joins Fight Against Al Shabab Terrorists in Somalia

Ethiopian troops entered neighboring Somalia Sunday to help in the fight against radical Islamist terrorists from the al-Shabab group.

80 Ethiopian Jews Arrested at Protest in Addis Ababa

80 Ethiopian Jews arrested during a demonstration near the Israeli Embassy in Addis Ababa, where they demanded Israeli citizenship.

Falash Mura Held Up by Chicken Pox

A Knesset Committee learned today that the Aliyah of the Falash Mura tribe from Ethiopia is being delayed by chicken pox.

Media Biased against Ethiopian Immigrants, Study Says

The media favor Soviet bloc immigrants and are biased against Ethiopians, according to a new Haifa University study.

Sharansky Welcomes 75 New Immigrants from Ethiopia

Former Prisoner of Zion Natan Sharansky made his official debut as head of the Jewish Agency this week by welcoming new immigrants from Ethiopia.