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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 530

Eritrean migrants

Eritreans near the scene where two Eritrean asylum seekers were killed in a fight with pro-regime activists, in south Tel Aviv, August 24, 2024. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)
August 25, 2024, 12:31 am
Far-right minister calls for expulsion of Eritrean asylum seekers after deadly brawl
Ben Gvir’s demand follows Tel Aviv fight between pro-regime and anti-regime factions in which two people were killed
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
Israel Police operate at the scene of a fight between Eritreans where two men were killed, Tel Aviv, August 24, 2024. (Israel Police)
August 24, 2024, 2:17 pm
Two killed, five injured in brawl between Eritrean migrants in Tel Aviv
Police break up fight before medics treat the injured and rush those severely and moderately injured to the hospital
By ToI Staff
Eritrean migrants arrested by police following a brawl in south Tel Aviv on July 7, 2024. (Israel Police)
July 8, 2024, 12:29 am
One killed, one seriously injured in brawl between rival Eritrean groups in Tel Aviv
In latest clashes between pro-regime, anti-regime migrants — including some asylum seekers — police say people were attacked with spikes and clubs, pelted with stones
By ToI Staff
Israeli-born children of African migrants and asylum-seekers protest against segregated education in Tel Aviv, September 1, 2021, Rabin Square, Tel Aviv. (Courtesy, Levinsky Garden Library)
June 18, 2024, 7:19 am
First year of integrating migrant children with Israelis in Tel Aviv schools ‘a success’
Municipality, Education Ministry announced integration pilot for first-graders days before High Court was to discuss petition against segregation
By Sue Surkes
Pro-regime and anti-regime Eritrean migrants clash in south Tel Aviv, May 27, 2024. (X video screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 28, 2024, 8:05 am
One killed, several hurt in Tel Aviv clashes between Eritrean migrants
Eritrean national being investigated for suspected murder, 20 others arrested over brawl that follows series of deadly incidents
By ToI Staff
Nine-year-old Bena Hagdu holds injera bread at the Hannaton Educational Center at Kibbutz Hanaton, December 2023. (Omer Sharvit/ Zman)
January 15, 2024, 7:31 am
Ignored by the state, Eritreans from Sderot find temporary shelter in northern kibbutz
Asylum seekers find themselves displaced once again following the Oct. 7 massacre; deprived of government assistance due to bureaucracy, they rely on the kindness of others
By Omer Sharvit
Eritrean asylum seekers volunteer at the Civilian Operations Hub, Expo Tel Aviv, October 19, 2023. (Sue Surkes/Times of Israel)
October 26, 2023, 5:14 pm
With memories of atrocities in Africa still vivid, asylum seekers are helping Israel
‘Our country is bleeding, and we are standing with it,’ says Brhane Negasi, who experienced Islamist terror in the Sinai Desert; ‘Hamas is even worse than they were,’ he insists
By Sue Surkes
File - Police inspect the scene of riots where one person died and several were seriously injured in fight between Eritreans, in Netanya, Israel on September 30, 2023. (Flash90)
October 1, 2023, 5:50 pm
Ben Gvir calls to detain without trial, deport Eritreans linked to Netanya killing
Deadly stabbing follows several other violent incidents since mass brawl in Tel Aviv last month between supporters and opponents of the Eritrean regime
By Canaan Lidor
Police at the scene of a brawl between Eritrean migrants in Netanya, Sept. 30, 2023. (Israel Police)
September 30, 2023, 11:32 pm
Eritrean man stabbed to death in Netanya, in latest brawl between migrants
Violence between supporters and opponents of regime has been on the rise; deadly incident follows overnight clashes in Tel Aviv
By ToI Staff
Medics at the scene of a violent brawl in south Tel Aviv on September 30, 2023 (Magen David Adom)
September 30, 2023, 6:52 am
One person killed, 9 wounded in violence among migrants in south Tel Aviv
Sudanese man killed in apparent drug-related crime; two men in serious condition after late-night brawl among Eritrean migrants, with 15 arrested
By ToI Staff
A man is taken away by police officers in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, after clashes at a gathering of Eritrean groups. (Jason Tschepljakow/dpa via AP)
September 17, 2023, 3:26 pm
Dozens injured at an Eritrean event in Germany, including 26 police officers
Incident come weeks after similar clashes between rival Eritrean migrant factions in Tel Aviv injured over 150 people
By AP
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (L) at a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on September 10, 2023 (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 10, 2023, 4:14 pm
Cabinet allocates NIS 20 million to encourage migrants to leave country
Funds earmarked to encourage ‘voluntary departure,’ week after a massive street brawl between Eritrean migrants injured over 170
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
Eritrean protesters clash with Israeli riot police in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, September 2, 2023. (AP/Ohad Zwigenberg)
September 9, 2023, 6:16 am
After riot, police said to order closure of Tel Aviv Eritrean churches over weekend
Law enforcement meets with church leaders, temporarily shutters 4 houses of worship to head off further violence following clashes last week, report says
By ToI Staff
Eritrean migrants who oppose the regime in Eritrea and pro-regime activists clash with Israeli police in south Tel Aviv, September 2, 2023. (Omer Fichman/Flash90)
September 6, 2023, 1:21 pm
Eritrea accuses Mossad of stirring up Tel Aviv mob violence between expat groups
Days after battle royale between regime supporters and opponents on streets of Tel Aviv, Asmara says foreign plots with ulterior political motives behind unrest
By ToI Staff
Chancela Mongoza as Omari in 'Running on Sand,' nominated for best feature film in the 2023 Ophir Awards. (Courtesy: PR)
September 5, 2023, 9:05 pm
Ophir-nominated dramedy features Eritrean asylum seeker as lead character
‘Running on Sand’ cast includes African migrant actors as part of an effort to lift the curtain on racism and invisibility, while giving the issue a humorous twist
By Jessica Steinberg
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