Skip to main content

Israel’s Netanyahu calls Eritrea immigrants 'tangible threat' to state’s future

After the violent demonstration by Eritrean immigrants over the weekend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called to banish them from Israel "voluntarily or by other means."

Eritrean asylum-seekers rally to protest an event organized by Eritrea's government in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sept. 2, 2023.
Eritrean asylum-seekers rally to protest an event organized by Eritrea's government in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sept. 2, 2023. — Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images

Subscribe for unlimited access

All news, events, memos, reports, and analysis, and access all 10 of our newsletters. Learn more

$14 monthly or $100 annually ($8.33/month)
OR

Continue reading this article for free

Access 1 free article per month when you sign up. Learn more.

By signing up, you agree to Al-Monitor’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Already have an account? Log in