JERUSALEM, Israel – Israeli leaders approved $52 million in funds to bring some 2,000 Jews from Ethiopia to Israel by the end of the year. Israeli media reports that up to 14,000 Ethiopians are waiting to immigrate to Israel. Last month, Tamano-Shata laid out a plan to bring 8,000 Ethiopians to Israel. A final agreement has been reached with the Ministry of Finance that will bring 2,000 people to Israel [by] the end of 2020.” Tamano-Shata said in a celebratory Facebook post. Tamano-Shata thanked the leaders involved in the decision and vowed to continue fighting to bring more Ethiopian Jews to Israel.

Source: Ethiopian News September 10, 2020 10:07 UTC