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Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia Neguise’s vision for Africa-Israel relations

Avraham Neguise aims to strengthen Israel-Africa relations by expanding diplomatic ties, economic cooperation, and maintaining Israel’s observer status in the African Union

The Media Line | 09.17.24

Ethiopia set to build Africa's largest airport

New airport will have four runways and be able to handle 100-110 million passengers per year, making it continent's largest airport once completed

Ynetnews | 08.14.24

After 6 months, police scrambling for leads on 9-year-old's disappearance

Haymanut Kasau, a 9-year-old girl, disappeared from near her home in Safed in February, and no tangible leads have come up to shed light on what happened; Police and volunteers are now conducting a renewed approach to uncover the mystery of her vanishing

Yair Kraus | 08.05.24

40 years since 'Operation Moses': Where do Ethiopian immigrants live now

Some 8,000 Ethiopian Jews, mostly children and young adults, arrived in Israel as part of the rescue operation; 'Operation Moses is a poignant chapter in the story of the Jewish people's return to their homeland', director general of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration says

Itamar Eichner | 06.05.24

נשיא מצרים א-סיסי נפגש עם ראש ממשלת אתיופיה אביי אחמד לדיון בנוגע למצב ב סודן בקהיר

Let my people know: Egypt-Ethiopia conflict can affect Israel

Amid rising tensions with Egypt, we are reminded that Egypt's foremost important resource is water which it believes is under attack by the Ethiopian dam

Dr. Martin Sherman | 06.01.24

Ethiopia reluctant to approve Israeli pick for new ambassador

Local reports in Ethiopia say officials refuse to approve former Likud lawmaker Avraham Neguise over alleged false claims of antisemitism

Itamar Eichner | 03.21.24

Ethiopia set to be African electric car trailblazer

African nation says will only allow import of electric cars to combat pollution; although it lags behind in many indicators its emerging market makes strides thanks to foreign investments

Yoel Schwartz | 02.08.24

'People don't expect Ethiopians to succeed in Israel'

Yoni and Genat Alemu made Aliyah from Ethiopia more than two decades ago; They still find it difficult to adjust to the raised eyebrows and lack of patience on the roads, but have this advice for prospective immigrants: 'Strive to integrate, and avoid feelings of victimhood. Work hard'

Shmuel Munitz | 09.15.23

הפגנה למען העלאת כל יהודי אתיופיה מגונדר, מול משרד ראש הממשלה

Ethiopian Israeli protesters block Jerusalem road in plea to rescue relatives left behind

Hundreds of Israelis of Ethiopian descent take to the streets in demand to let relative make Aliyah amid fighting in East African nation's Gondar region

Roni Green Shaulov | 08.13.23

מבצע חילוץ כ-200 אזרחים ישראלים וזכאי עליה מצפון אתיופיה

Rescue from Gondar: 204 Israelis, eligible immigrants were flown to Addis Ababa from battle zone

After heavy clashes between armed militias and Ethiopian forces, Israel rescued 204 Israelis and those eligible for aliyah who were besieged in northern Ethiopia. Netanyahu: 'From there they will come to Israel, we will receive them here with warmth and welcome'

Itamar Eichner | 08.10.23

Israeli hostage rescued in Ethiopia reunites with his family

Francis Adbabayi reunites with two of his sons in Gondar, and is expected to return to Israel in the coming days

Itamar Eichner | 08.01.23

Israeli hostage safely extracted in daring Ethiopian raid

Initially believed to have staged his own abduction, 79-year-old’s plight confirmed as genuine, prompting involvement of Israeli lawmaker and leading to successful raid by Ethiopian special forces near Sudanese border to ensure his safe return

Itamar Eichner | 07.31.23

Foreign Ministry drops search for Israeli kidnapped in Ethiopia, suspecting hoax

The alleged abduction victim responds to phone calls from Israel, raising suspicion that he was never in danger, a claim his family denies

Itamar Eichner, Meir Turgeman | 07.14.23

אילוס אילוסטרציה העיר גונדר מדינת המחוז אמהרה אתיופיה

Israeli national, 79, abducted in Ethiopia

Motive behind kidnapping likely criminal; captors send the family a photo of the hostage with his hands tied from his phone and demand equivalent of $9,000 for his release

Itamar Eichner | 07.11.23

The heroic journey from Ethiopia to life as a nurse in Israel

Zionist activist Naama-Sisaynesh Yitzhak was tortured after her capture on the Ethiopian border with Sudan, while guiding Jews heading for Israel but after being nursed back to health she decides to pursue this noble profession

Korin Elbaz Alush | 06.25.23