An Eritrean national who supports the regime of the East African country and who had illegally entered Israel was deported back to Eritrea on Monday.
The deportation marks the first time that an Eritrean national has been booted from Israel.
The Eritrean national, a divorcee with one child, entered Israel in August 2011 and has remained in the country since.
In April 2025, he underwent a hearing by a border control supervisor after being arrested by the Israel Police while in possession of a machete. He was also suspected of making threats to his family.
After his hearing, he was transferred to the Givon detention facility in Ramle.
During his stay at Givon, it became evident that he was a supporter of the Eritrean regime, and, after an opinion regarding his case was submitted, his deportation was ordered.
Eritrean infiltrator finally deported
Most recently, on Monday at 9:00 a.m., the Enforcement and Foreigners Administration of the Population and Immigration Authority began the deportation process.
The deportation route passed through Addis Ababa and Kampala before landing in Eritrea’s capital city, Asmara.