She emigrated to Israel as a refugee in 1991 as part of an Israeli operation to airlift Ethiopian Jews. By Andrew Bernard, JNSNew York Republicans selected Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Ethiopian-born, Orthodox Jew and Israel Defense Forces veteran, on Thursday to run for New York’s 3rd Congressional District. It was also revealed that Santos had fabricated his backstory, including his supposed Jewish heritage. The New York 3rd district special election holds national significance, given how narrowly Republicans control the House. Following the expulsion of Santos, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)

Source: Ethiopian News December 15, 2023 09:50 UTC