'Descendants of lost biblical tribe':250 Indians must convert to become Israeli citizens

Wed, 06 May 2026 21:53:34 +0000

Israel has welcomed 250 Indian nationals who claim to be descendants of a biblical tribe, as part of ongoing government efforts to encourage Jewish migration to the country.

Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports.

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