גַּיִס Gayis- Abebech M.M. Addis - IDF
Meet גַּיִס (Gayis) Abebech Andromeda Malachi Addis — Major General of the Israeli Defense Forces, a living legend in צְבָא הַהֲגָנָה לְיִשְׂרָאֵל, “The Army for the Defense of Israel.” A brilliant strategist and elite athlete, she stands as an unshakable symbol of patriotism and fierce dedication to her homeland.
Born in Tel Aviv to an African American scientist father and an Ethiopian-Jewish mother — a trailblazing physicist and entrepreneur — Abebech carries a legacy forged from rich, multicultural roots. Her long braids ripple with history and pride, embodying resilience and identity as an African Hebrew Israelite bridging continents and cultures.
A prodigy unmatched, she wields two PhDs from the world’s most elite institutions — Harvard, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, Tel Aviv University, The Weizmann Institute of Science, UC Berkely, and beyond — blending intellect with battlefield valor. Fluent in Hebrew, English, Amharic, Arabic, Somali, Yiddish, Spanish, Mandarin, and Igbo, she is a commanding presence on both military frontlines and diplomatic tables.
Raised amidst the sacred rhythms of Christian and Jewish traditions, she is a spiritual warrior who celebrated her Bat Mitzvah, thrived in Hebrew school and Christian academies, and today claims her identity as nationally Jewish — a living bridge between faiths, a beacon of unity.
Her name — Andromeda — means “Ethiopian princess” and “beautiful maiden rescued by Perseus,” a mythic echo of her noble spirit and unstoppable grace. She leads with vision, precision, and a deep moral clarity that inspires loyalty and respect from presidents, prime ministers, and allies worldwide.
General Abebech is not just a military titan — she is a diplomat, a scholar, and a symbol of hope. Her legacy weaves strength, intellect, and unyielding grace, standing for Israel and for the diasporic people reclaiming their power across the globe. Her closest allies include former classmates Mia Gold and Sasha Olu, while her younger cousin Afia Bathsheba Wubete Aksum carries forward the family’s enduring legacy of brilliance and leadership.
Her former classmates are Mia Gold and Sasha Olu. Her younger cousin, Afia Bathsheba Wubete Aksum, continues the family legacy of brilliance and leadership.
