India's "Lost Tribe" Finally Returns to Israel After 2,700 Years

India's "Lost Tribe" Finally Returns to Israel After 2,700 Years

Over 250 members of India’s Bnei Menashe community, claiming descent from a "lost" biblical tribe (Manasseh), landed in Israel on April 23-24, 2026. Facilitated by Shavei Israel and the government, this group from Manipur will undergo conversion and settle, marking the start of an initiative aiming to bring 1,200 people annually. Key details: The Community: The Bnei Menashe ("Sons of Manasseh") are a group from India's northeastern states of Manipur and Mizoram who claim descent from one of the Ten Lost Tribes expelled by Assyria 2,700 years ago. Relocation Details: Over 250 individuals arrived at Ben Gurion Airport, with plans for more under the Israeli government's relocation programme. Context: Shavei Israel, a non-profit, facilitates their immigration and return to the Jewish faith. Around 3,500–4,000 have immigrated since the 1990s, with another 7,000 still in India. Status: They will settle in northern Israel after completing official conversion procedures to become citizens. #BreakingNews #LatestNews #TodayNews #News #IndiaNews #CurrentAffairs