![]() Police gear up for new wave of Ethiopian protestsFamily of slain Ethiopian teen vows to continue protests which brought much of Israel to a halt last week. Protests expected later this week![]() Report: Policeman will not be charged with manslaughterThe officer who shot an Ethiopian man may be charged with a disciplinary offense rather than a criminal offense.![]() Deri: 'We were also discriminated against'Shas chairman Aryeh Deri calls on the Ethiopian community to defeat racism through lifting themselves up rather than violence.![]() 'Police officer has been accused of murder without any evidence'Lawyer of officer who shot Ethiopian, 'The damage caused to my client, his wife and children is enormous. Their lives are in danger.'![]() Chief Rabbis meet with Ethiopian community leadersRabbis Yitzchak Yosef and David Lau call for restraint amid wave of violent protests across Israel following shooting of Ethiopian teen.![]() Netanyahu: We cannot tolerate violencePM says attacks on police and civilians in Ethiopian protests unacceptable, calls on Ethiopian leaders to stop the violence.![]() Barkat: New Israel Fund funding Ethiopian protestsFormer Jerusalem mayor accuses NIF of 'fanning the flames' of violent protests over the last 24 hours.![]() The Ethiopian Jewish community in IsraelThis day of rage and violent demonstrations by the Ethiopian community in Israel could easily make people forget that never in human history has there been a similar act of benevolence towards a whole community by a developed nation.![]() Ethiopian community protest: The State is closed downThousands of members of Ethiopian community and many supporters demonstrate from Yokneam Junction in north to the Kastina junction in south.![]() Policeman who attacked Ethiopian soldier to stand trialAttorney General Avichai Mandelblit decided to indict a policeman who violently assaulted Ethiopian soldier during ethnic demonstration.![]() Israeli Hip-Hop Duo to Open for Chris BrownThe successful American R&B artist personally chose Kafe Shahor Hazak to open his concert in Rishon Lezion next week.![]() 17 Arrested at Ethiopian-Israeli ProtestEthiopian Israelis protest despite agreement reached with the Israel Police; hundreds of officers deployed to keep calm.![]() Police, Ethiopian Israelis Reach AgreementHours before mass protest due to begin, the Israel Police pledges transparency over police violence, sensitivity to the Ethiopian community.![]() Ethiopian Jews Plan 'Largest Demo' MondayProtesters will demand reversal of decision not to file charges against policeman who beat up Ethiopian soldier.![]() Police are 'Left to Cope Alone' with CrimeSeveral Tel Aviv police officers blame Commissioner Yohanan Danino for not protecting cop who beat Ethiopian soldier, says it was legal.![]() Tel Aviv: Hundreds of Protestors Block TrafficAt least 200 Ethiopian Israelis protest in Tel Aviv; traffic disrupted; police threaten to use force.![]() Police on Alert for Violent Demo in Tel AvivOrganizers allegedly called to 'make sure it gets out of hand' on social media; Tel Aviv police: the intelligence we have is alarming.![]() PM Vows to Fix Discrimination Against EthiopiansPM: 'The idea that we would discriminate against people because of the color of their skin [...] this is infuriating and we will fix it.'![]() Torah Sociology and Redemptive Aspects of Ethiopian Jewish AliyahIsrael's absorption of Ethiopian Jews has suffered from serious social neglect and discrimination, but not from racism.![]() Again: Police Lose Hold on Protest in Tel Aviv1,000 Ethiopian Israelis march; pre-coordinated protest begins to spiral out of control - despite prior agreement with police.![]() Elkin: Rethink How We View Ethiopian AliyahAbsorption Minister Ze'ev Elkin says Ethiopian Jews must be addressed as 'equals', vows to stop discrimination after protests.![]() Policeman Who Beat Ethiopian Soldier FiredPolice Commissioner Yohanan Danino announces steps against officer involved in brutal beating; second officer apparently not disciplined.![]() Ethiopian Leaders Deny Reports of Planned ProtestsPolice announcements anticipating violence are 'tactics' designed to make the protests 'illegitimate,' leaders say; demo cancelled.![]() Tel Aviv: Police Preparing for Mass ProtestsEthiopian community expected to rally once again Sunday night; riot dispersal means being prepared.![]() NIF Denies 'Formal' Involvement in Ethiopian RiotsUltra-leftist fund calls on demonstrators 'to avoid any repetition of last night’s events which resulted in many injuries.'![]() Holy SticksThe Ethiopian community is part of the Israeli experience.![]() If it Harms Israel, Count on the New Israel Fund (NIF) to be InvolvedA peaceful protest turns violent, when organizations funded by NIF take over.![]() Netanyahu Urges United Front Against RacismPM urges Israel to 'stand together' during 3-hour meeting with Ethiopian sector leaders; program, ministerial committee to be formed.![]() Sharansky Calls to Stop Ethiopian ProtestsOnly by working together will we find the path toward overcoming the obstacles that lie ahead,' the Jewish Agency chair warns.![]() Rivlin: Police, Protesters, Must Show RestraintAfter violent protests over discrimination against Ethiopian community, President admits 'mistakes', calls for restraint.![]() Bennett Calls for Soul Searching at RallyJewish Home chairman says that all of Israeli society needs to do some soul searching in the wake of discrimination against Ethiopians.![]() PM on Riots: Legitimate Protests Yes, Violence NoThe riots in Tel Aviv Sunday by Ethiopian protesters have prompted politicians to comment on the situation. |