Ethiopian in israel

High Court of Justice strikes down police ID-check procedures due to racial profiling

The ruling cancels two sections of police procedure: Requiring ID based on generalized “concern” of an offense, and verifying a person’s details on the police computer without reasonable suspicion.

 The High Court of Justice in Jerusalem
Veteran dance troupe Beta Ensemble features in the Maharen-Neh production alongside Dege Feder and Zvika Hizkias.

Artful Ethiopia: Israeli artists with Ethiopian roots get a chance to shine in Jerusalem

 An infant from Ethiopia whose family was brought to Israel in Operation Moses receives medical treatment at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, January 1985.

'We Are Black Jews': The courageous journey of Ethiopian Jews to Israel - review

 THE ETHIOPIAN community in Israel serves as a vibrant link between the two nations. Here, the community celebrates the Sigd on the Haas Promenade in the shadow of the Old City, in November.

Ethiopian Amb. to 'Post': History between Ethiopia and Israel shapes relationship - interview


Dozens of Ethiopian Israelis protest outside Knesset

"The Germans and others didn’t let the Jewish people live freely,” Shula Mola said. “It is the same exact formula here in Israel.”

Ethiopian-Israelis protest outside Knesset July 15, 2019

Ohana: I may probe investigations of police following killing of Ethiopian

Expects to continue in role if Likud wins despite Yariv Levin.

Justice Minister Amir Ohana speaks at the Israeli Bar Association on June 10, 2019

PID to probe possible police false leak to harm teen’s reputation

A statement by PID said that the material being disseminated indicating that 18-year-old Solomon Tekah had a serious criminal record was false.

Protesters with a sign saying 'State of Israel, Being black is a crime'

Online incitement rises massively against Ethiopian-Israelis

A common comment was to tell Ethiopian-Israelis to “go back to Ethiopia,” others called them “terrorists,” and “wild animals.”

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

Police chief defends cop who killed Solomon Tekah

Cohen to strengthen ties with Ethiopian-Israeli community, commends officers for bravery in protests

A protester confronts a policeman during a demonstration in Tel Aviv on July 2 over the shooting death of 19-year-old Ethiopian- Israeli Solomon Tekah

Bris brings hope to Ethiopian community

“After this we broke out in spontaneous singing and dancing,” said Raziel. “Elijah the Prophet brings generations together, and his presence was definitely felt.”

Rabbi Yoni Raziel performs bris on Ethiopian newborn

Thousands more to protest across Israel, violence expected

The countrywide riots on Tuesday left over 80 people injured, including 47 police officers, as police forces arrested 136 protesters.

Protesters blocking the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv

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

Police officer who shot 18-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli arrested

The suspect was allegedly shot by a policeman who pursued him and his friend.

The scene of the shooting near Haifa, June 30, 2019