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JohnnyYou » 29 Jul 2025, 2:44 am » wrote: ↑

29 Jul 2025, 2:44 am

He looked like a black dude to me.

I have never met a black Hebrew. Except for Jesus.

I do miss the Futz..  Is he here and I don;t know it?

There are many blacks claiming to be of Hebrew descent. Of course, Israel being the most benevolent nation to have ever existed, welcomes them with open arms. 

LowIQTrash » 05 Aug 2025, 9:38 pm » wrote: ↑

05 Aug 2025, 9:38 pm

There are many blacks claiming to be of Hebrew descent. Of course, Israel being the most benevolent nation to have ever existed, welcomes them with open arms.

AI put up a pie chart.. I can't link it.  There are Arabs in Israel too.

I have an associate who has roots as a Christian in Lebanon.

AI Overview
WHITE COLONIZERS"? ISRAEL'S DIVERSE POPULATION : r/Israel
It's not possible to give a precise percentage of Black people in Israel, as there's no standard definition of "Black" in this context. However, there are various communities of African descent in Israel, including Ethiopian Jews (around 2% of the population), African asylum seekers and migrants (around 2%), and Afro-Palestinians. Some sources suggest a total of over 200,000 people of African descent in Israel. 
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Ethiopian Jews: Approximately 2% of Israel's population is of Ethiopian descent. 
Asylum Seekers and Migrants: A significant number of asylum seekers and migrants, mostly from Eritrea and Sudan, reside in Israel, and a large portion of them are of African origin. 
Afro-Palestinians: There are also Afro-Palestinians, particularly in Gaza and Jerusalem. 
Black Hebrew Israelites: A small group of Black Americans who identify as descendants of the ancient Israelites also live in Israel. 
Other African Americans: There are also African Americans who have moved to Israel for various reasons, including as athletes, students, or for business. 
While some Israelis of African descent may be categorized as "Black" based on physical appearance, others may not identify that way, particularly those of Ethiopian Jewish or other Jewish backgrounds.