In addition, a Jewish Agency spokesperson stated that immigrants enter in order of the approval of their applications. The Ethiopian immigrants are first-degree relatives of Beta Israel members from Gondar and Addis Adaba already settled in Israel, Neguise said. According to a Jewish Agency spokesperson, getting their immigration approved requires special consideration. During the isolation period, the immigrants are quarantined in a repurposed youth hostel and are accompanied by dedicated Jewish Agency staff. Ethiopian immigration is also supported by the Jewish Federations of North America, Keren Hayesod-UIA and friends of Israel from around the world, according to a Jewish Agency spokesperson.

Source: Ethiopian News March 24, 2020 13:26 UTC