Majority of recent Ethiopian immigrants to Israel are Christians
The reason for this substantial amount of immigrants identifying as Christians is that their aliyah is considered a humanitarian act, of reuniting family members.
Most of the Ethiopian olim aren't considered entitled for aliyah according to Israel's Right of Return law, but offered citizenship as first degree relatives of Israeli citizens. Many of them will begin a process of conversion to Judaism after arriving in Israel. (photo credit: COURTESY OF THE JEWISH AGENCY)ByZVIKA KLEINUpdated:
