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Why PM Netanyahu should elevate Gabi Worku - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a test larger than one candidate and more revealing than another campaign speech: Will Likud place Gabi Worku in a realistic position on its Knesset list?

Likud primaries held on Monday.
People at polling station during the Likud party internal elections in Jeursalem, July 27, 2026.

As Netanyahu weighs reserved slots, officials consider how party list will change prior to election

REUVEN WABASHAT, Israel’s chief rabbi of the Ethiopian community, is seen in Jerusalem in 2018.

Could an Ethiopian Israeli become prime minister, president, or chief rabbi? - opinion

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

What Rabbi Jonathan Sacks tried to teach us before October 7 - opinion


Israeli-Ethiopian musician spreads some light at the Hullegeb Festival

The festival, established by Confederation House and its long-serving CEO and artistic director Effie Benaya, showcases the best the Ethiopian community has to offer.

 AVI WASA will introduce the Confederation House audience to some nuggets from ‘The Great Ethiopian Songbook.’

Israeli-American, Orthodox IDF veteran to seek George Santos's seat in Congress

Philip, 44, served as a paratrooper in the IDF, just a few years after immigrating to Israel from Ethiopia at age 12 as part of Operation Solomon.

 Recently elected politician, Mazi Melesa Pilip.

Ethiopian-Israelis celebrate Sigd holiday under the shadow of war

One ceremony opened with a tribute to Ofir Libstein, the head of the Shaar Negev security council who died in battle with Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7.

 Thousands of Ethiopian Jews take part in a prayer of the Sigd holiday on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade overlooking Jerusalem on November 23, 2022. The prayer is performed by Ethiopian Jews every year to celebrate their community's connection and commitment to Israel.

The annual Jewish-Ethiopian holiday ceremony was canceled due to the war

"The essence of Sigd is the renewal of the covenant between our people and God, reflecting our yearning for Zion and Jerusalem," Ethiopian-Israeli MK Dr. Tsega Melaku said on X.


Israel settles Amsalem dispute with anti-racism czar, will switch role

 Zena was listed in a 2019 Noam party blacklist which detailed LGBTQ+ figures in media, academics that were feminist, and other government officials perceived as problematic.

 AWEKE KOBE ZENA: Seizing the opportunity.

Police officer stabbed during Tel Aviv protest against hit-and-run case

The prosecution decided earlier this week not to charge the driver with homicide, saying the accident was "unavoidable."

 Protesters block the Ayalon highway in protest against the treatment of the hit-and-run case in which Rafael Adana, 4, was killed. August 23, 2023

Protesters block Ayalon road after the death of an Ethiopian child

Hundreds of protestors blocked Ayalon road on Monday, in response to authorities' refusal to charge a driver who killed a young Ethiopian boy in a hit-and-run accident.

 Members of the Jewish Ethiopian community and overs block the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, during a protest demand justice for to 4-year-old Rafael Adana, who was run over and killed in a car accident in Netanya, August 21, 2023.

Anti-Ethiopian racism in Israel must be rooted out - editorial

Despite the fact that many Israelis of Ethiopian descent have succeeded in every sphere they are still a marginalized minority facing discrimination in Israeli society.

IDF soldiers take part in a ceremony marking the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd

Israel invests in hi-tech training for Bedouin and Ethiopian communities

If it survives the current turbulence in the Start-Up Nation, it may result in a more diverse hi-tech community.

  Hi-tech computer equipment.

Born in Ethiopia, this olah found her place in Israel

Zehava wants to finish her degree and find meaningful work at a company in which she can use her potential and influence her environment.

 ZEHAVA WARKENESH ADYA, 23 From Ethiopia to Tirat Carmel, 2007