On the other hand
The daily demonising of Israel has well and truly embedded itself in the minds of millions around the globe.
It is so pervasive that even good news is suppressed. This report is a perfect example. Did it ever see the light of day in your local media?
Israel’s Shamir Medical Centre has announced the successful return of an Israeli medical delegation to Ethiopia, where sight-saving treatments were provided to more than 1,600 patients, including refugees and members of the Ethiopian Jewish community.
In total, the delegation treated 1,653 patients, including nearly 500 orphaned children, and distributed over 440 pairs of eyeglasses and 654 units of medication donated by Jewish communities in Israel and around the world. The team worked at refugee camps near Debre Berhan, the Mother Teresa Charity Mission, the Mekedonia Centre for people with disabilities, and within the local Jewish community.
In addition to direct treatment, the Israeli doctors also worked with Ethiopian physicians, some of whom were trained in Israel. They also provided local teams with training in basic care and first aid. This long-term capacity-building ensures a sustainable impact well beyond each mission.
For more than a decade, Operation Ethiopia has been a lifeline for thousands of Ethiopians, especially among vulnerable communities. With the support of Jewish donors in Israel and the Diaspora, the organisation continues to expand its reach, embodying a modern-day tikun olam by restoring the gift of sight and building bridges of compassion.
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DIGGING UP THE PAST
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