More than 2,000 babies who arrived in Israel as part of “Operation Magic Carpet” in 1949 have gone missing, sparking suspicions of irregular adoptions. The Yemenite Children Affair has been a controversial and mysterious issue in Israel for years, but new evidence is shedding light on the fate of these missing children.
Following the relocation of almost 50,000 Jews from Yemen to Israel, it is alleged that thousands of babies were separated from their parents while staying in transit camps. Instead of being reunited with their families, many of these infants were given up for adoption without their parents’ knowledge. Some were reportedly raised by wealthy childless Israeli and American couples, while others may have succumbed to deadly childhood illnesses.
Israel has recently acknowledged its role in the Yemenite Children Affair and has launched a redress scheme to address the issue. However, many questions still remain unanswered about what exactly happened to these missing children and why their adoptions were kept secret.
The mystery of the missing Yemenite babies has captivated the nation and raised concerns about the treatment of immigrants in Israel’s early years. As the truth slowly emerges, families are still seeking closure and justice for their lost loved ones. The search for answers continues as the truth behind the disappearance of these more than 2,000 babies remains a haunting and unresolved chapter in Israeli history.
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