Ethiopia

Nigerian King Highlights Unity Between Nigeria and Israel

Nigerian King Ogiame Atuwatse III visited Israel, organized by Bishop Robert Stearns of Eagles' Wings, emphasizing unity between peoples and potential developmental partnerships…

Flydubai Flight Suspensions Cause Airfare Surges to Asia

The suspension of Flydubai flights to Israel has caused a dramatic increase in airfares to Asian destinations, with prices for some routes quadrupling. Airlines like Etihad, Arkia…

Ethiopian Immigrant Story 'Hager (Land)' Wins Top Israeli Film Award

Shmuel Beru's film 'Hager (Land)' won Best Israeli Film at the Haifa International Film Festival, celebrating the journey of Ethiopian immigrants. The festival also recognized oth…

Netanyahu Appoints Ethiopian Community Liaison for Likud Election Campaign

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Mimit Neguse to head the Likud's election campaign efforts targeting the Ethiopian community, with elections just three weeks away. Neg…

Flydubai Suspension Creates Travel Alternatives to Asia

Flydubai suspended its flights to Israel, impacting travel to East Asia. Alternative routes are available through hubs like Addis Ababa and Tashkent, with Israeli airlines also pr…

Ethiopia Conflict Escalates, Threatening Regional Stability

Explosions in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, signal a dangerous escalation in the civil war, threatening regional stability. The conflict, exacerbated by tensions with Eritrea a…

Israel Security Forces Active in Gaza; Dubai Flight Attack Probe Continues

Over the weekend, Israeli forces conducted strikes in Gaza, targeting suspected militants and infrastructure, while an attempted assassination of a senior Hamas official was repor…

Red Sea Conflicts Intertwine, Deepening Regional Instability

Multiple conflicts in the Red Sea region, including renewed fighting in Ethiopia, civil war in Sudan, and Houthi actions in Yemen, are becoming increasingly interconnected, creati…

Flydubai 737 MAX Plummets 15,000 Feet Intact Amid Cockpit Struggle

A Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 experienced a severe dive exceeding 15,000 feet and its maximum speed due to a cockpit altercation, but landed safely in Saudi Arabia with no structura…

Aviation Safety Questioned After Pilot Attack With Possible Axe

A Flydubai flight experienced an internal cockpit security incident where the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain. The investigation is examining if an axe, a standard emergen…

Ethiopian Family's Journey to Israel Wins Top Prize at Haifa Film Festival

Shmuel Bero's film "Hagar, Land" won Best Israeli Film at the Haifa Film Festival. Other awards included Best International Film for "Lost Queen" and prizes for narrative and docu…

Eritrea Severs Ties With Ethiopia Amid Escalating Conflict and Rebel Drone Claims

Eritrea has severed all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia following the closure of Ethiopia's embassy in Asmara and the expulsion of Eritrean diplomats. The move comes amid escalating…

Bennett, Lapid Pledge Shin Bet Probe into Missing Girl's Case

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid met with the family of missing Ethiopian Israeli girl Haymanot Kasau, pledging to transfer her case to the S…

Israel Warns Citizens Against Travel to Northern Ethiopia Amid Escalating Conflict

Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued updated travel warnings for northern Ethiopia, advising citizens to avoid Tigray, Amhara, and parts of Afar due to escalating armed…

Ethiopian-Israeli Family Protests for 8 Days Over Missing Daughter

The Kassau family, immigrants from Ethiopia, has been protesting for eight days outside the government compound in Jerusalem, demanding a meeting with the Prime Minister and Shin…

Egypt's Military Boasts Large Numbers Amidst Logistical Challenges

Egypt's military is ranked 19th globally with over 1.2 million personnel and substantial hardware, but faces significant logistical and maintenance challenges due to its diverse e…

Blue and White Courts Ethiopian Vote with Tamano-Shata in Key Position

The Blue and White party held a rally in Rehovot focusing on the Ethiopian community, featuring MK Pnina Tamano-Shata, who is ranked second on the party's election list. Party lea…

Israelis Drink Millions of Cups of Coffee Daily, Experts Share Brewing Tips

International Coffee Day is observed globally on October 1st. In Israel, 93% of adults drink coffee daily, with cappuccino being the most popular cafe order. Experts advise grindi…

Filmmaker Explores Family's Ethiopian Exodus and Identity

Filmmaker Avishai Melsan Tsegahun created a series exploring his family's journey from Ethiopia and the reasons behind children's potential shame towards their parents. He regrets…

Israelis Rescued From Tigray Combat Zone After Intense Diplomatic Effort

Forty-five Israeli tourists were rescued from Ethiopia's Tigray region after being trapped by renewed fighting. The operation involved diplomatic coordination and both helicopter…

Gulf Diplomacy Balances Escalation Fears With Conflict Containment Efforts

Recent diplomatic meetings involving Israel, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia highlight rising regional tensions and a complex security environment. While governments appear to be prepar…

Passenger Credits TV Show for Aiding in Flydubai Plane Stabilization

A passenger on a Flydubai flight, Yaniv Hayun, credited the documentary series "Air Crash Investigation" for enabling him to stabilize the aircraft during an alleged hijacking att…

Israelis Rescued From Ethiopia's Tigray Region Amid Rebel Advance

Twenty Israeli citizens were rescued from Ethiopia's Tigray region, specifically Lalibela, after being stranded for three days due to escalating clashes between Tigrayan rebels an…

Israel Evacuates Citizens From War-Torn Ethiopia

Israel is evacuating citizens from a conflict zone in northern Ethiopia, with 36 rescued on Tuesday and four more airlifted from Lalibela on Wednesday. The operation comes as figh…

El Al Adds Flights From Bangkok Amidst Traveler Concerns

El Al is adding flights from Bangkok to Israel due to traveler demand and concerns following a Flydubai incident and local flooding. Separately, Israel's Foreign Ministry evacuate…

Ethiopia Conflict Escalates, Causing Civilian Casualties

A violent conflict in northern Ethiopia has escalated, causing civilian casualties and forcing the Israeli government to work on evacuating its citizens. Government forces are adv…

Egypt Lost $20 Billion in Suez Canal Revenue Due to Regional Instability, Says Sisi

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced that Egypt lost approximately $20 billion in Suez Canal revenues due to regional instability. He also reiterated Egypt's commitme…

Haifa Film Festival Celebrates Israeli Cinema and Global Hits

The 42nd Haifa International Film Festival runs from September 26 to October 3, featuring 12 Israeli films and acclaimed international selections. The festival includes a tribute…

Dozens of Israelis Trapped in Ethiopia Amid Renewed Fighting

Around 45 Israeli tourists are trapped in Ethiopia's Tigray region due to renewed fighting. Efforts are underway to evacuate them, with officials stressing the urgency of the situ…

Israel Works to Evacuate Citizens Caught in Ethiopian Conflict

Around 45 Israeli citizens are trapped in conflict zones in Ethiopia. Israeli authorities are making efforts to evacuate them from the dangerous areas.

Ethiopian-Israeli Girl's Family Fights for Protest Site in Jerusalem

The family of Haimanut Kassaw, an Israeli girl missing for over two years, has been denied permission to erect a protest tent in Jerusalem. They have petitioned the court, with he…

Around 20 Israelis Stranded in Northern Ethiopia Amid Renewed Clashes

Around 20 Israelis and 30 foreign nationals are stranded in Lalibela, Ethiopia, due to renewed clashes. Flights are suspended and roads are dangerous, prompting calls for urgent e…

Ethiopian Rebels Form New Alliance Amidst Escalating Conflict

Ethiopian Civil War Reignites as Tigray Rebels Form New Alliance

Ethiopia's civil war is escalating as the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) seized an airport and formed an alliance with six other militias aiming to overthrow the governme…

Sami Adam Returns to Hapoel Tel Aviv After Complex International Transfer Saga

Forward Sami Adam has returned to Hapoel Tel Aviv after a complex transfer saga involving visa issues and bureaucratic delays in Ukraine and Ethiopia. The 21-year-old Israeli-Suda…

Israel Advises Citizens Against Travel to Ethiopia's Tigray Region

Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised its citizens against traveling to Ethiopia's Tigray region due to potential security concerns and communication disruptions. The m…

Titi Aynaw Shares Emotional Reflections on Motherhood and Gratitude

Former Miss Israel Titi Aynaw spoke on a podcast about her emotional journey into motherhood, expressing deep gratitude for the everyday miracles of caring for her children. She r…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Re-signs Young Forward Sami Adam Amid Transfer Window Drama

Hapoel Tel Aviv has re-signed forward Sami Adam, who was previously on loan at Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa. His return follows a complicated transfer attempt to Ukrainian club Kryvbas t…

Israel's Communications Ministry Fails on Diversity Goals, Except for Haredi Representation

A "Transparent" watchdog report found Israel's Ministry of Communications failed to meet national diversity employment goals for Arab citizens, people with disabilities, and Ethio…

Netanyahu Arrives at UN, Responds to 'House of Lies' Question

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the UN in New York and responded to being called "the house of lies" by stating it's "an opportunity to tell the truth." His brief vis…

Netanyahu Arrives at UN, Greeted by 'House of Lies' Remark

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly, where he was greeted by Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon's "Welcome to the house of lies." Pro…

Israeli Court Overturns Minister's Decision, Orders Appointments to Public Broadcasting Council

Israel's Supreme Court has reversed Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's decision to block four appointments to the Public Broadcasting Corporation's board. The court ordered th…

Netanyahu Addresses UN Amid Political Isolation and Attacks on NYC Mayor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly, addressing international criticism, warning against Iran, and engaging in a public dispute…

Veteran Israeli Broadcaster Menashe Raz Dies at 80

Menashe Raz, a veteran Israeli journalist, TV presenter, and documentary filmmaker, died at 80. He was known for his work on "Mabat," his award-winning prison system documentaries…

Netanyahu Heads to New York for UN Address, Brief Meetings

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in New York for a brief seven-hour visit to address the UN General Assembly and hold several bilateral meetings before returning to Israel.

Israeli Submariners Detail Extreme Conditions and Constant Uncertainty

Four Israeli submariners revealed the extreme challenges of their service, including cramped living conditions, constant uncertainty, and high-pressure operational demands. The el…

Ethiopian Airlines Expands Routes, Offers Discounts from Ben Gurion Airport

Ethiopian Airlines is launching new routes to Africa and the Indian Ocean, offering discounts and enhanced services from Ben Gurion Airport. The airline is also increasing flight…

Netanyahu to Address UN General Assembly, Vowing to Combat 'Lies'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the UN General Assembly, focusing on Israel's war achievements and countering alleged falsehoods, including remarks by Frenc…