The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ethiopia/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:41:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ethiopia | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ethiopia/ 32 32 Israeli researchers find gut bacteria may boost immune system of HIV patients https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researchers-find-gut-bacteria-may-boost-immune-system-of-hiv-patients/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:07:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3752481 Groundbreaking study led by Weizmann Institute of Science and Hadassah AIDS Center scientists paves the way for new medical therapies that target the body’s bacterial ecosystem

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]]> Israel’s recognition of Somaliland brings danger and opportunity to a rough region https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-recognition-of-somaliland-brings-danger-and-opportunity-to-a-rough-region/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:30:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733407 'It is a mutually beneficial friendship,' says breakaway region's FM, though al-Shabab threats, Houthi risks and Middle East power games make the new ties with Jerusalem precarious

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]]> ‘This brings our community together:’ Ethiopian Jews flock to Jerusalem for Sigd holiday https://www.timesofisrael.com/this-brings-our-community-together-ethiopian-jews-flock-to-jerusalem-for-sigd-holiday/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:34:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3693495 Thousands attended ceremony at promenade overlooking the Old City, including former Hamas hostage Avera Mengistu

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]]> Come war, peace or pandemic, African doctors train in Israel to save lives back home https://www.timesofisrael.com/come-war-peace-or-pandemic-african-doctors-train-in-israel-to-save-lives-back-home/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:50:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3680729 Some 165 medical professionals have received fellowships through Save a Child's Heart; the nonprofit has helped over 8,000 kids from around the world since 1995

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]]> Police weigh sending team to Ethiopia in hunt for Israeli girl who vanished a year ago https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-weigh-sending-team-to-ethiopia-amid-hunt-for-israeli-girl-who-vanished-a-year-ago/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:57:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3482350 Report says key CCTV footage missing from time Haymanut Kasau, 10, disappeared at an absorption center in Safed in February 2024; MK: Government owes family more effort to find her

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]]> Former MK Neguise’s candidacy as ambassador to Ethiopia stirs up his ‘missionary’ past https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-mk-neguises-candidacy-as-ambassador-to-ethiopia-stirs-up-his-missionary-past/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:43:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3196566 Within an Ethiopian-Israeli community fractured along religious lines, the former lawmaker's nomination is refocusing attention on his little-known Christian chapter

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]]> Ethiopia unveils probe with Saudis into alleged killing of migrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/ethiopia-unveils-probe-with-saudis-into-alleged-killing-of-migrants/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:03:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3078051 Addis Ababa says it will 'promptly' investigate Human Rights Watch report claiming hundreds of Ethiopians killed; Saudi Arabia denies accusation

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]]> Daily Briefing Aug. 21: The ultra-Orthodox aren’t bringing down the coalition – yet https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-aug-21-the-ultra-orthodox-arent-bringing-down-the-coalition-yet/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:40:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3076870&preview=true&preview_id=3076870 Deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan explores scientific entrepreneurship in Africa and religion reporter Canaan Lidor explains a community's hostile takeover in Hungary

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]]> Rights group says Saudi border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/rights-group-says-saudi-border-guards-killed-hundreds-of-ethiopian-migrants/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:25:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3076862 Human Rights Watch report finds troops fired on unarmed civilians along boundary with Yemen, including with machine guns and mortars; Riyadh denies

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]]> Israel to review Ethiopia immigration policy amid increased fighting in country https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-review-ethiopia-immigration-policy-amid-increased-fighting-in-country/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:29:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3074153&preview=true&preview_id=3074153 Minister appoints former top army officer to oversee process and present his conclusions, having previously reportedly ruled out further rescue mission to Gondar

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]]> Israel not planning further evacuations from Ethiopia amid fighting, says minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-not-planning-further-evacuations-from-ethiopia-amid-fighting-says-minister/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:00:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3072485 Ofir Sofer reportedly tells activists there's unlikely to be a repeat of last week's extraction of 204 Israelis and Ethiopians eligible for citizenship

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]]> Seeding STEM centers in Africa, NGO looks for crop of scientists to cultivate continent https://www.timesofisrael.com/seeding-stem-centers-in-africa-ngo-looks-for-crop-of-scientists-to-cultivate-continent/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:44:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3067438 Based on the hands-on-science vision of a Boston-based former physicist, can STEMpower's long-term bet on bringing science and computing to African youth lead to a revolution?

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]]> Israel rescues some 200 citizens and Jews from Ethiopia conflict region https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-rescues-some-200-citizens-and-jews-from-ethiopia-conflict-region/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:21:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3069351 Flights bring group to Addis Ababa, from where new immigrants will continue to Israel; PM: ‘Israel looks after its citizens wherever they are’

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]]> Several Israelis said rescued, larger operation mulled, as Ethiopia clashes heat up https://www.timesofisrael.com/several-israelis-said-rescued-more-operations-mulled-as-ethiopia-clashes-heat-up/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:13:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3067115&preview=true&preview_id=3067115 13 Israelis and 7 others whisked from town north of Gondar as National Security Council reportedly meets to discuss possibility of sending in armed convoy

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]]> Israelis in Ethiopia’s Gondar urged to shelter in place amid intensifying clashes https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-in-ethiopias-gondar-urged-to-shelter-in-place-amid-intensifying-clashes/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:08:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3065376 Foreign Ministry says it's in touch with 50 Israeli nationals and another 60 people eligible for citizenship in the Ethiopian city, as state of emergency declared

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