Liberians in Israel Facing Deportation

Israel granted temporary protection in 2002 to a group of Liberians, who now number 86, including 16 children born in Israel. Most of them have been in Israel for at least 10 years, mainly working in the coastal city of Tel Aviv as cleaners and dishwashers.

Their protected status expires on March 31 and Israel's Interior Ministry has said it plans to send them home.