Israel says it’s scrapping its plans to forcibly deport or imprison tens of thousands of African asylum seekers and immigrants living in Israel. The plan had sparked widespread international condemnation and protests inside Israel. This is Helafom, an immigrant from Eritrea.

Helafom: “It was a difficult time for the asylum seekers here in Israel on the matter of being deported or being imprisoned for a lifetime, and it’s good news to hear that the forced deportation is canceled. And also it’s a time that there should be a humanitarian solution for the asylum seekers.”