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Israel deports first Eritrean regime supporter after 14 years in the country

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The deportation marks the first time that an Eritrean national has been booted from Israel. The Eritrean national, a divorcee with one child, entered Israel in August 2011 and has remained in the country since.

In April 2025, he underwent a hearing by a border control supervisor after being arrested by the Israel Police while in possession of a machete. He was also suspected of making threats to his family.

After his hearing, he was transferred to the Givon detention facility in Ramle.

The Eritrean regime-supporter being deported from Israel. November 3, 2025. (credit: Population and Immigration Authority)

During his stay at Givon, it became evident that he was a supporter of the Eritrean regime, and, after an opinion regarding his case was submitted, his deportation was ordered.

Eritrean infiltrator finally deported

Most recently, on Monday at 9:00 a.m., the Enforcement and Foreigners Administration of the Population and Immigration Authority began the deportation process.

The deportation route passed through Addis Ababa and Kampala before landing in Eritrea’s capital city, Asmara.