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Volcano erupts in northern Ethiopia after 12,000 years | Watch satellite image

A long-dormant volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupts for the first time in recorded history, sending ash across the Red Sea and covering nearby villages as residents feared for their livelihoods

ynet | 11.24.25

‘Something huge is happening here’: the world’s only Ethiopian fine dining restaurant thrives in south Tel Aviv

With artfully plated dishes, spiced cocktails and meticulous service, Studio Gursha is redefining Ethiopian cuisine in Israel and beyond; owners Elazar Tamano and Dana Hai share how they are breaking culinary barriers

Nira and Ruthi Rousso | 11.11.25

Murdered his wife, claimed divorce: court revokes immigrant’s Israeli citizenship for fraud

An Ethiopian immigrant who concealed a murder conviction to gain Israeli citizenship had it revoked after a court ruled he lied during his interview, falsely claiming to be divorced despite serving time for killing his wife in 2009

Ilana Curiel | 11.06.25

Ancient manuscripts reveal hidden history of Ethiopian Judaism

Discovered through Tel Aviv University initiative, sacred Ge'ez-language texts—central to Beta Israel religious life—preserved by Ethiopian-born kesim and represent earliest surviving examples of Orit tradition, long obscured from scholarly and public view

Sharon Kidon | 07.15.25

The recognition of the Jewishness of Beta Israel

Ethiopian Jews, or Beta Israel, have long faced debate over their Jewish status; most have undergone symbolic conversions, recognized by Israel’s Rabbinate and Chabad; misunderstandings abroad persist, driven by ignorance of halachic rulings, not racism

Rabbi Sharon Shalom | 11.26.24

Israeli Ambassador to Ethiopia Neguise’s vision for Africa-Israel relations

Avraham Neguise aims to strengthen Israel-Africa relations by expanding diplomatic ties, economic cooperation, and maintaining Israel’s observer status in the African Union

The Media Line | 09.17.24

Ethiopia set to build Africa's largest airport

New airport will have four runways and be able to handle 100-110 million passengers per year, making it continent's largest airport once completed

Ynetnews | 08.14.24

After 6 months, police scrambling for leads on 9-year-old's disappearance

Haymanut Kasau, a 9-year-old girl, disappeared from near her home in Safed in February, and no tangible leads have come up to shed light on what happened; Police and volunteers are now conducting a renewed approach to uncover the mystery of her vanishing

Yair Kraus | 08.05.24

40 years since 'Operation Moses': Where do Ethiopian immigrants live now

Some 8,000 Ethiopian Jews, mostly children and young adults, arrived in Israel as part of the rescue operation; 'Operation Moses is a poignant chapter in the story of the Jewish people's return to their homeland', director general of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration says

Itamar Eichner | 06.05.24

נשיא מצרים א-סיסי נפגש עם ראש ממשלת אתיופיה אביי אחמד לדיון בנוגע למצב ב סודן בקהיר

Let my people know: Egypt-Ethiopia conflict can affect Israel

Amid rising tensions with Egypt, we are reminded that Egypt's foremost important resource is water which it believes is under attack by the Ethiopian dam

Dr. Martin Sherman | 06.01.24

Ethiopia reluctant to approve Israeli pick for new ambassador

Local reports in Ethiopia say officials refuse to approve former Likud lawmaker Avraham Neguise over alleged false claims of antisemitism

Itamar Eichner | 03.21.24

Ethiopia set to be African electric car trailblazer

African nation says will only allow import of electric cars to combat pollution; although it lags behind in many indicators its emerging market makes strides thanks to foreign investments

Yoel Schwartz | 02.08.24

'People don't expect Ethiopians to succeed in Israel'

Yoni and Genat Alemu made Aliyah from Ethiopia more than two decades ago; They still find it difficult to adjust to the raised eyebrows and lack of patience on the roads, but have this advice for prospective immigrants: 'Strive to integrate, and avoid feelings of victimhood. Work hard'

Shmuel Munitz | 09.15.23

הפגנה למען העלאת כל יהודי אתיופיה מגונדר, מול משרד ראש הממשלה

Ethiopian Israeli protesters block Jerusalem road in plea to rescue relatives left behind

Hundreds of Israelis of Ethiopian descent take to the streets in demand to let relative make Aliyah amid fighting in East African nation's Gondar region

Roni Green Shaulov | 08.13.23

מבצע חילוץ כ-200 אזרחים ישראלים וזכאי עליה מצפון אתיופיה

Rescue from Gondar: 204 Israelis, eligible immigrants were flown to Addis Ababa from battle zone

After heavy clashes between armed militias and Ethiopian forces, Israel rescued 204 Israelis and those eligible for aliyah who were besieged in northern Ethiopia. Netanyahu: 'From there they will come to Israel, we will receive them here with warmth and welcome'

Itamar Eichner | 08.10.23