Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog said on Tuesday that while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to bring 1,000 of the remaining 8,000 members of the Falash Mura in Ethiopia to Israel was a step in the right direction, the government should quickly bring all those still left behind. JPOST VIDEOS THAT MIGHT INTEREST YOU:Activist groups and political proponents for the immigration of the Falash Mura have insisted that all remaining members of the community be brought en masse together to end the ongoing issue. "This decision moves in the right direction, but it is necessary to bring the remaining people waiting for Aliyah [immigration to Israel] from Ethiopia as soon as possible,” said Herzog in response to Netanyahu’s announcement. "I commend the Prime Minister for the committee’s decision to bring an additional group of immigrants from Ethiopia. Join Jerusalem Post Premium Plus now for just $5 and upgrade your experience with an ads-free website and exclusive content.

Source: Ethiopian News September 18, 2018 12:22 UTC