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Activists Demand Halt to Ethiopian Migrant Deportations in Israel

2/10/2026

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Rights activists urge Israel's Interior Minister to halt deportations of Ethiopian migrants.
In January 2024, the Interior Minister withdrew group protection for Ethiopian nationals.
The High Court upheld that decision despite refugee organizations' appeals.
The Population and Immigration Authority says about 700 Ethiopian asylum requests were denied.
Addis Ababa is described as stable, while activists warn arrests could precede deportations, and Yossi and Yehudit fear for their futures.

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Rights activists urge Israel's Interior Minister to halt deportations of Ethiopian migrants.
In January 2024, the Interior Minister withdrew group protection for Ethiopian nationals.
The High Court upheld that decision despite refugee organizations' appeals.
The Population and Immigration Authority says about 700 Ethiopian asylum requests were denied.
Addis Ababa is described as stable, while activists warn arrests could precede deportations, and Yossi and Yehudit fear for their futures.