Israel rescues 200 of its citizens from from battle zone in EthiopiaIsrael “looks after its citizens wherever they are.”By World Israel News StaffApproximately 200 Israeli citizens and prospective immigrants have been evacuated from the conflict-stricken region of Gondar, Ethiopia, in planes sent by Israel amid escalating violence between the Ethiopian Army and Fano militiamen in the Amhara region. Among those rescued were Israeli tourists, Jewish Agency staff, and 50 locals who are will immigrate to Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the “quick, quiet and – above all – successful” inter-ministerial operation. “Israeli citizens and people eligible for aliyah from Ethiopia became in distress in areas of combat. “We will welcome them [to Israel] with warmth and blessings,” the prime minister said.

Source: Ethiopian News August 11, 2023 10:42 UTC