Danny Aweke says he did not know the plant, use of which is legal in Israel, was a forbidden drug abroad

National Unity's Matan Kahana reportedly suggested idea at faction meeting a few weeks ago, drawing support from at least 3 MKs but objections from party chief

Rescue mission by Ethiopian special forces successful; Israeli authorities had previously suspected Francis Adbabayi's kidnapping was a hoax

Ministry says instructors expressed remorse after opening special WhatsApp group in which they made fun of students from Ethiopian community during school trip

Coalition agreement with Haredi parties confirms 'grandchild clause' granting citizenship to anyone with at least one Jewish grandparent could be repealed, but it's not dead yet

Immigrants from Russia, Ukraine, France, Ethiopia and Argentina recognized for work advancing health care, sports and culture at President's Residence ceremony

Hundreds attend funeral of 50-year-old who succumbed to wounds sustained in attack; cousin says he’d worked until his last moment to help relatives emigrate from Ethiopia

Funds to go toward housing, employment, education and health services for new arrivals, as Israel sees most significant immigration wave from Russia since USSR's collapse

Immigration minister says readying for potential 'mass absorption' of Russians seeking to flee country over Putin's declaration of major military mobilization

Nearly 40,000 Ukrainians, Russians, and Belarussians become citizens, driving 148% overall increase over same period in 2021; about 35,800 Ukrainian refugees from war also arrive