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Israel approves plan for immigration of 2,000 Ethiopian Jews

Israel approves plan for immigration of 2,000 Ethiopian Jews

  • The group are members of the Falash Mura, descendants of Ethiopian Jews who converted to Christianity — many under duress — in the 19th and 20th centuries
  • They are not recognized as Jews by Israel’s Orthodox rabbinical authorities, but claim the right to immigrate under family reunification rules
By AFP ·
First wave of new Ethiopian immigrants arrives in Israel

First wave of new Ethiopian immigrants arrives in Israel

By AP ·
Netanyahu gives 1,000 Ethiopians right to immigrate to Israel

Netanyahu gives 1,000 Ethiopians right to immigrate to Israel

By AFP ·

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