Eritrean migrants hold barbecue dinner for Israeli soldiers near Gaza border “We came to support the people of Israel during their difficult hour and to be at your side,” said volunteer chef Michael Russoi. Etgar Lefkovits Jan. 17, 2024
Cabinet approves $7.8 million to counter ‘illegal infiltrators’ The move comes a week after more than 170 people were injured when a demonstration by Eritreans turned violent in Tel Aviv. Sept. 10, 2023
How we got here: The story of Israel’s African migrant crisis The roots of the violent confrontation in Tel Aviv that left 170 people wounded go back to the 2005 crackdown on African migrants in Cairo. Shimon Sherman Sept. 7, 2023
Israeli justice minister moves to override court to deport illegal African migrants “The bill is nothing more than election campaigning,” said Tel Aviv councilwoman Suzy Cohen Zemach. “There’s already a peace treaty in Eritrea, but no one is sending the migrants home.” Yair Altman, Danielle Roth-Avneri and Israel Hayom Staff Oct. 23, 2018
More than just bad optics on immigration? Netanyahu’s African migrant flip-flop was an embarrassment. But Jewish groups’ criticisms say more about American sensibilities than the merits of the case. Jonathan S. Tobin April 10, 2018
Amid criticism, Netanyahu freezes UN deal to resettle African asylum-seekers in Western countries In support of the Israeli premier’s declaration, Education Minister Naftali Bennett said “by signing this agreement, we are sending a dangerous message to the whole world: Whoever succeeds in infiltrating Israel illegally will get a prize of legal residence here or a Western country.” April 2, 2018
Immigration official clarifies Israel’s plan to manage ‘delicate’ migrant deportations Professor Shlomo Mor-Yosef discussed the government’s decision, starting in April, to deport African migrants who entered the country illegally. Eliana Rudee March 1, 2018
