Ferede Aklum
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| Born | Ferede Yazezew Aklum May 15, 1949 |
| Died | January 7, 2009 (aged 59) Addis Ababa |
| Resting place | New Be'er Sheva Cemetery |
| Occupation | Mossad Agent |
| Spouse(s) | Eneish Berihun-Yishayahu |
| Children | 8 |
Ferede Yazezew Aklum (May 15, 1949 - January 7, 2009)[1] Sometimes known as Farada Aklum or Ferede Yazazao Aklum, was a Mossad agent and Zionist activist best known for helping 900 Beta Israel. His contributions helped pave the way for Ethiopian Jews to get to Israel via Sudan through Operation Moses and Operation Solomon.[2] He continued being an activist in Israel following his own Aliyah|aliyah. He died on a trip to Addis Ababa and is buried in Beersheba|Beer'Sheeva[3].
Early life
Aklum was born in the Medabay village of in the Tigray Region|Tigray of Ethiopia to Yazezew Aklum and Avrehet Worku. [4] He grew up in and grew up in the Adi Worewa village. His father insisted on focusing on formal education, so Aklum walked to several kilometers to school in Shire Inda Selassie|Shire. He eventually earned a teaching degree at the College of Addis in Addis Ababa. After earning his degree, he became headmaster of a school and mayor of the Indabunga Municipality. [5][6]
Sudan
After Moshe Dayan disclosed Israel was selling arms to Ethiopia, the Ethiopian government began targetting Zionism|Zionist activists. Aklum was identified as one and fled to Sudan.
Arriving without money, he sold his wedding band to contact the Mossad.[7] This led to Mossad agent Danny Limor searching him out in Khartoum. After making contact, the two spent the next 18 months secretly helping Jewish refugees cross into Sudan and travel to Israel. The refugess had to travel via Europe because Sudan had severed ties with Israel. Aklum finally left Sudan in September, 1980 when it became apparent the Sudanese authorities intended to imprison him for his activities.
Israel
Upon arriving in Israel, Aklum reunited with his family and began studying Electrical Engineering. The plight of Ethiopian Jews eventually led him back to a life of activism including leading the Association of Ethiopian Jews.
Popular Culture
The fictional character, Kabede Bimro ( portrayed by Michael Kenneth Williams) in the movie Red Sea Diving Resort [8][9] is based upon Ferede Aklum.
References
- ↑ "Ferede Yazezew Aklum". Museum of the Jewish People. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ↑ "Ferede Yazezew Aklum". Museum of the Jewish People. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ↑ "Our Man in Addis Ababa". The Librarians. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ↑ "Ferede Yazezwo Aklum". Jews of Ethiopia. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ↑ "Ferede Yazezwo Aklum". Jews of Ethiopia. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ↑ "Ferede Yazezew Aklum". Museum of the Jewish People. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ↑ Somfalvi, Attila. "Unsung hero: The Mossad agent who led Ethiopian Jews to the Promised Land". Ynet News. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ↑ "The Real Heroes of the 'Red Sea Diving Resort' Rescue". haaretz.com. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ↑ "Savior Stories". Jewish Currents. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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