Ethiopia

Africa opens its doors: A new airport that will change how Israelis fly

Ethiopian Airlines laid the cornerstone for Bishoftu International Airport, a major project with 110M passenger capacity, offering operational advantages and easy connections to Israel.

Bishoftu International Airport.
Somaliland Navy members participate in a parade celebrating the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland on May 18, 2024.

Israel and India's laboratory in the Horn of Africa-opinion

A poster of nine-year-old Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing since 2023, seen on December 18, 2025

MK Tsega Melaku: Missing girl Haymanut Kasau ignored for nearly two years - interview

Residents wave Somali flags as they attend a rally denouncing Israel’s recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region, during a gathering calling for Somalia’s territorial unity, in Mogadishu, Dec. 30.

Somaliland’s lost and forgotten Jews: Inside Horn of Africa's Jewish past - opinion


Israeli doctors complete life-saving surgery in Ethiopia amid power cut

Finally, the power returned so they continued to work, and the operation ended successfully.

 When the lights went out, and then went on again, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Addis Ababa

What is the origin of the chickpea? - study

The study shed light on the effects of human migration and trade on the chickpea's genetic heritage, discovering surprising connections.

 Chickpeas, also known as Garbanzo beans.

Israeli official convicted of sex bribery to bring people from Ethiopia

Lior Solomon was accused of having sexual relationships with six women in return for helping them to help bring their families to Israel from Ethiopia but was only convicted on three of these counts.

 THE POPULATION and Immigration Authority office in Jerusalem yesterday.

'Land of Hope and Fear': A landmark book on Israel's societal schisms - review

Veteran Israeli journalist Isabel Kershner's book has deftly painted a colorful portrait of all of us – warts, quarrels, achievements and failings.

 Isabel Kershner holding her new book.

As a child of survivors, I see my parents in every Ethiopian immigrant to Israel

Similar stories of suffering and making aliyah to Israel unite Israelis of all backgrounds.

 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.

Gov't treating delegation to Ethiopia as 'human safari trip' - protesters

A delegation of directors-general of Israeli government ministries will embark on a mission to Ethiopia in July and will then suggest a plan to end aliyah from Ethiopia.

 Ethiopian Israelis protest for more aliyah outside of weekly cabinet meeting.

Israeli gov't D-Gs to visit Ethiopia, try to finalize aliyah for good

The amount of approved olim remaining in Ethiopia is 800, according to Shay Felber, director of the Aliyah and Absorption Unit.

 Aliyah and Integration Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata with new immigrants from Ethiopia

Pilot Program Accelerating Acclimation of Ethiopian Olim Launched This Week

Ethiopian olim who landed yesterday will be placed in new apartments in one of the new neighborhoods of Kiryat Gat.

 The newly arrived Damitie family in their new apartment in Kiryat Gat.

Endangered African carnivore lived in Ethiopia for 1.5 million years - study

A study by Israel's Hebrew University of Jerusalem and American, Spanish and Italian teams found the first and only fossil of an Ethiopian wolf from 1.5 million and not 20,000 years ago.

 Ethiopian wolf (Illustrative)

Ethiopian olim protest Israel's budget lacking funds for Ethiopian aliyah

The Israeli government and the Jewish Agency have announced numerous times that the official aliyah from Ethiopia has ended.

 Ethiopian Israelis protest for more aliyah outside of weekly cabinet meeting.