Netanyahu Addresses Violence Against Ethiopian Jews at State Memorial Ceremony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at a state memorial ceremony for Ethiopian Jews who died on their journey to Israel. During the address he condemned racism against Ethiopians and decried the murder of Yemanu Zalka. Netanyahu said he had called for the full weight of the law to be brought against the murderers of Zalka.

He promised to continue fighting against violence targeting the community. The ceremony remembered those who perished while attempting to reach Israel. Recent incidents of violence against Ethiopian Jews have drawn official attention and renewed calls for action against racism.

Authorities have been urged to address both individual crimes and broader patterns of discrimination. Officials stated that investigations into such violence remain a priority. The memorial service provided a platform to highlight these issues while honoring those lost during earlier immigration efforts.