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Israel has airlifted thousands of Jewish Ethiopian refugees out of Sudan, it has emerged. Operation Moses, which has been taking place in secret since 21 November 1984, has been suspended since news of the covert airlift became public. Press leaks have forced the Israeli Government to admit that about 8,000 Ethiopians fleeing famine-struck Ethiopia have now arrived in Israel. The Arab world has been angered by Khartoum's decision to...
1985-01-05
Israel Arabic refugee Sudan Jewish Ethiopia famineUltra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem have protested outside the offices of the US firm, Intel, against the plant operating on the Jewish day of rest.
When Yitta Schwartz died last month at 93, she left behind 15 children, more than 200 grandchildren and so many great- and great-great-grandchildren that, by her family’s count, she could claim perhaps 2,000 living descendants.
2010-02-18
overpopulation family Jewish incredibleThis fits with the idea that most contemporary Jews descended from ancient Hebrew and Israelite residents in the Middle Eastern region known as the Levant.
2010-06-09
Jewish DNA genetics ancestor history archaeology Middle EastPope concludes those responsible for the crucifixion were the 'Temple aristocracy' and supporters of the rebel Barabbas.
2011-03-02
Jesus Christ pope Jewish antisemitism guilt book death crucifictionChristians mark Jesus Christ's Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, but new research suggests it took place on the Wednesday before his crucifixion.
2011-04-18
Jesus Christ crucifiction date calendar Jewish religionThe Dutch lower house of parliament has passed a law effectively banning the ritual slaughter of animals, in a move condemned by Muslim and Jewish groups. The legislation states that all animals must be stunned before being killed. But the Islamic dhabiha and Jewish shechita methods of ritual slaughter require them to be fully conscious.
2011-06-28
animal slaughter Netherlands killing stun religion Islam Jewish tradition culture pain suffering