U.S. Jewish leaders postponed a mission to Ethiopia to assess the situation of thousands of Falash Mura who are seeking to emigrate to Israel. The decision by the leaders of the United Jewish Communities came after the Department of State issued a warning to Americans not to travel to Ethiopia because of its renewed hostilities with Eritrea.
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