The short answer is yes, Ge’ez is considered to be older than Hebrew as a written language. Ge’ez is an ancient South Semitic language that became the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. It began to be used for writing around the 5th century BCE, while Hebrew, which is also a Semitic language, was used for writing from around the 10th century BCE onwards.
Ge’ez is notable for its script, which is still in use today for liturgical purposes and in some texts, despite being largely replaced in everyday use by Amharic. The oldest known inscriptions in Ge’ez date back to the 5th century BCE, showing its long history and importance in the region.
On the other hand, Hebrew has a rich literary tradition, with the oldest biblical texts dating back to about the 10th century BCE. While both languages share a common Semitic ancestry, Ge’ez has clear archaeological evidence suggesting it has been in continuous written use for a longer period than Hebrew.
In conclusion, when considering the timeline of written documentation, Ge’ez predates Hebrew by several centuries.