Who are Bnei Menashe, the Manipuri community believed to be one of the ten ‘lost tribes of Israel’?
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What Happened
Approximately 240 members of the Bnei Menashe tribe from Manipur and Mizoram landed in Israel on Thursday. This tribal community claims descent from Manasseh, one of biblical Israel's twelve tribes exiled in 720 BCE. Jewish experts have identified similarities between their oral traditions and ancient Jewish customs, supporting their heritage claims after decades of verification efforts.
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Bnei MenasheManipurMizoramIsraelBen Gurion AirportManassehAssyrian exile 720 BCE