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Beza Abebe (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

Beza Abebe

Beza Abebe is an Ethiopian Israeli human rights advocate dedicated to advancing the rights of marginalized communities, particularly the Ethiopian Israeli community. She lives in Oakland. The opinions expressed are the writer’s and do not represent the views of any professional role, organization or group with which she is affiliated.

Beza Abebe is an Ethiopian Israeli human rights advocate living in Oakland. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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As an Ethiopian Israeli, I wonder if my homeland really has my back

Beza Abebe (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Beza Abebe May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

I live in the Bay Area, but this past weekend my heart was in Israel, on the phone, hour after hour, with members of my Ethiopian Jewish community there and […]

Agamesh Mengistu, mother of Avera Mengistu, with her son Ilan, in Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 2017. (Photo/JTA-Ron Kampeas)
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This Ethiopian Israeli has been held in Gaza for over a decade. He deserves to be at the front of the line.

Beza Abebe (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Beza Abebe January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

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