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Israel May Discover More Ethiopian Jews Eligible for Aliyah
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By יהל פרג'
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 9 hours ago
What happened
A recent delegation to Ethiopia found 21 individuals eligible for immigration under Israel's Law of Return, challenging a prior Israeli government declaration. The findings were revealed at a Knesset committee meeting, highlighting ongoing concerns about the immigration process for Ethiopian Jews.
- 01Delegation finds 21 Ethiopian applicants eligible for Law of Return.
- 02Findings contradict 2013 Israeli government declaration on Ethiopian Jews.
- 03Knesset committee discusses immigration progress and challenges.
- 04Security situation limits interviews to Addis Ababa.
- 05Delayed establishment of dedicated Ethiopian immigration desk noted.
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