Last 'Operation Zur Israel' flight lands in Israel, bringing new Ethiopian immigrants

• Published date: 11 March 2021
• Date: 11 March 2021
• Author: Arutz Sheva Staff
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

The olim will join the 1700 other Ethiopians who have already arrived as part of Operation Zur Israel, which was led by Minister of Aliyah and Integration MK Pnina Tamano-Shata (Blue and White) and Jewish Agency for Israel Chairman of the Executive Isaac Herzog.

"The final Operation Zur Israel flight arrived today reuniting countless families after far too many years apart. This is a moment that tugs at the heartstrings, reminding us that our mission to bring the remaining members of the community waiting to make Aliyah is far from over," said Chairman Herzog.

"I'd like to thank my friend, Minister of Aliyah and Integration Pnina Tamano-Shata, and her entire Ministry for working with us to bring this complex operation to fruition. I'm also thankful to the generous donors and partners who came together to bring these 2,000 new immigrants to Israel over the course of the past few months."

Among the olim that arrived as part of Operation Zur Israel are 893 children, 250 young adults aged 18-24 who will soon enter the Israel Defense Forces, 70 infants less than a year old, and 35 individuals over 70 years old. The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the Jewish Agency helped settle the olim in absorption centers throughout the country, where they received support and guidance in all areas of life, from learning Hebrew to entering the workforce and the Israeli education system.

"This...