Ethiopian jews in israel

The most Zionist holiday, and the Jews Israel keeps waiting - opinion

For centuries, Beta Israel observed Shabbat and the purity laws in the villages of Gondar and Tigray, under heavy pressure to convert, and they kept trying to go home.

Ethiopian Jews take part in Sigd celebrations, November 2025
Esti Ayalon Kovo

Esti Ayalon Kovo enters Knesset race to stop Jerusalem’s problems from spreading across Israel

MEMBERS OF the Ethiopian Israeli community protest outside the Knesset last year.

Israel must give Ethiopian Israelis a real seat at the table - starting at the UN - opinion

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


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

Ethiopian Israelis arrested more often than rest of population - report

Ethiopian minors made up 3.8% more than the national average rate of arrests of minors in 2018. Ethiopian-Israelis constitute just 1.7% of the population of Israel.

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

Four years later, progress for Ethiopians, but uneven - analysis

Two-thirds of reforms implemented, but some key one ignored.

Members of the Falash Mura community attend a prayer service at the Hatikva Synagogue in Gondar, northern Ethiopia, in 2016

Ethiopians: We have never been treated equally

In aftermath of shooting of Ethiopian-Israeli by police, community cries ‘Black lives matter.’

Ethiopian Israelis protest in Haifa on Monday

At least 47 officers wounded, 60 arrested in violent protests

Angered by the slaying of Solomon Tekah on Sunday, thousands of protesters from the Ethiopian-Israeli community, and others, took to major roads and junctions around the country on Tuesday.

Ethipian-Israelis protest police violence in Tel Aviv

Over-policing of Ethiopian-Israeli community down, suspicion of racism persists

It is this over-policing that has caused so much concern among the community.

The annual memorial ceremony for Jewish immigrants who died on the way to Israel from Ethiopia, June 5, 2016

Community protests shooting of young Ethiopian-Israeli following shooting

"Our blood is good for more than just wars, army, and every other office this country represents,” Roy Eyov said.

Ethiopian Jews protest in Tel Aviv after the murder of 24-year-old Yehuda Biagda due to police brutality, Jan. 2019.

Thousands of Ethiopian Jews still stranded in Ethiopia as last flight set to land

7,500 Ethiopian Jews still stuck in the country, approximately 70% have “first-degree relatives already living in Israel.”

Jewish immigrants from Ethiopia arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv in 2011

Protests in Haifa after Ethiopian teen shot by off-duty police officer

"He was a child with the happiness of life, who knew to hug, to help and to support," said Solomon's father. "He was so caring, with a huge heart, a child who gave greatly."

Ethiopian Jews protest in Tel Aviv after the murder of 24-year-old Yehuda Biagda due to police brutality, Jan. 2019.