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Yemenite Jews
Yemenite Jews are an ancient Jewish community whose religious and cultural traditions developed over centuries in Yemen. Beginning in 1882, many returned to the Land of Israel; a mass airlift in 1949–50 brought nearly 49,000 more to the newly established state.
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Operation Magic Carpet (Yemen)Operation Magic Carpet, also known as Operation On Wings of Eagles, was the airlift that brought approximately 49,000 Yemenite Jews to Israel. Its main phase ran from June 1949 through September 1950, following dangerous journeys to British-controlled Aden.Middle EastThe Middle East is a region linking Israel, neighboring Arab countries, Iran and surrounding lands at a strategic gateway between Europe, Asia and Africa. Its ancient cultures, religious traditions, energy resources and waterways have shaped world history and modern international affairs.MaribMarib is a city and governorate in Yemen, known as the ancient capital of Saba and, in modern times, as a center of oil and gas production. Its city remained a major stronghold of Yemen’s internationally recognized government through repeated Houthi offensives.Mahdi al-MashatMahdi al-Mashat is president of the Houthis’ Supreme Political Council, the group’s governing body in northern Yemen. During his tenure, the Houthi terrorist organization has attacked Red Sea shipping, coordinated with Iran’s regime and threatened civilian aircraft flying to Israel.
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