Special flight is part of Operation Zur that aims to reunite thousands of Ethiopians with family in IsraelA flight of more than 100 Ethiopian immigrants will be arriving to Israel on Wednesday afternoon. The special El Al flight chartered by the Jewish Agency for Israel is part of Operation Zur Israel that aims to reunite 3,000 Ethiopians with their families in Israel. “The Government of Israel and The Jewish Agency are prepared for the absorption of these new Ethiopian immigrants," Tamano-Shata said. “Together, we will make sure that the immigrants finally fulfill their dream, and reach home and their families.”Wednesday's flight comes just days after Israel on Sunday honored the Ethiopian Jews, known as Beta Israel, who perished on their way to Israel. Approximately 4,000 Ethiopian Jews died attempting to come to Israel, with their places of burial often remaining unknown.

Source: Ethiopian News June 01, 2022 08:23 UTC