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Investigators Probe Possible Kidnapping in Ethiopian-Israeli Girl's Disappearance

12/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Israel Police are investigating a possible link between the disappearance of Haymanut Kasau, an Ethiopian-Israeli girl, and an attempted Beersheba abduction.
Security footage shows a man, reportedly a family acquaintance, approaching a girl who is Kasau's friend.
Kasau's family has urged authorities to classify her disappearance as a kidnapping.
The case has been transferred to the Lahav 433 major crimes unit nearly two years after Kasau's disappearance.

History

Historical Context

The Ethiopian-Israeli community, numbering around 140,000, has faced systemic racism since their mass immigration during the 1980s and 1990s. In 2015, protests erupted after the police beating of soldier Damas Pakedeh, highlighting ongoing discrimination. The 2019 killing of Solomon Teka further intensified tensions, prompting calls for accountability and reform, as marginalized communities continue to struggle for equality in Israel.

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Story summary

The Israel Police are investigating a possible link between the disappearance of Haymanut Kasau, an Ethiopian-Israeli girl, and an attempted Beersheba abduction.
Security footage shows a man, reportedly a family acquaintance, approaching a girl who is Kasau's friend.
Kasau's family has urged authorities to classify her disappearance as a kidnapping.
The case has been transferred to the Lahav 433 major crimes unit nearly two years after Kasau's disappearance.

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