Published: June 3, 2026 · Tedros Editorial
Ashkelon — Ethiopian-Israeli Community Guide
The Community in Ashkelon
Ashkelon is one of Israel's top-10 cities for Ethiopian-Israeli concentration. ~9,000 residents (~5% of population).
Main Neighbourhoods
Afraim, Canaan, Givat HaDagan.
Key Services
Municipal welfare: 08-6757200 | Absorption dept: 08-6757100 | ENP: 03-5368944
Schools
Orim School (high Ethiopian-Israeli student concentration). ENP Ashkelon programmes.
📞 Ashkelon Municipality: 08-6757100 | ashkelon.muni.il
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