Pnina Tamano-Shata, Israel’s first-ever Ethiopian cabinet minister, has proven in recent months that a sustained political crisis can be a great time to effect change

Group of 34 new arrivals, part of Falash Mura community approved to move to Israel months ago, immediately placed in isolation

Initiative pushed for by deputy minister Yevarkan as some 8,000 Ethiopians, separated from their families for over 20 years, wait in Ethiopia for Israel to allow them to immigrate

Immigration ministry spokesperson claims Prime Minister's Office nixed flights for health reasons; former MK Avraham Neguise says immigration from other countries is unhindered

Members of 9 families have specially shortened immigration procedures, in move opposed by AG, who warned their arrival could be understood as election campaign stunt

Plane with some 40 members of Falash Mura community to land in coming days, Netanyahu says, as Likud seeks to woo Ethiopian Israeli voters ahead of March 2 vote

Ministers back measure to airlift Falash Mura members despite opposition from attorney general, who argued move could be seen as campaign ploy targeting Ethiopian-Israeli voters