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A show of support (for Israel)
The Washington Times ^ | December 21, 2004 | Sarah Bronson

Posted on 12/21/2004 4:21:31 AM PST by Convert from ECUSA

JERUSALEM -- Azzam looked at each of us in turn, and quietly asked "Why did you come?" Moshe answered: "Because you suffered for eight years as an Israeli, and we wanted to show you support. We thank you for supporting the state." Azzam smiled. "Yes," he said. "I suffered because I am Israeli. And, I am proud to be an Israeli. This is the best country in the world. God bless the state of Israel."

(Excerpt) Read more at washtimes.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: azzam; druze; israel; orthodoxjews
This is a break from the endless evil of the PA (Philistine Authority). A Druze that suffered for the sake of Israel. I have heard that many Druze support Israel and volunteer to serve in the IDF and are greatly respected. Muslims persecute the Druze, as I understand it.
1 posted on 12/21/2004 4:21:31 AM PST by Convert from ECUSA
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To: Alouette; yonif; SJackson; Salem; anotherview; American in Israel; IAF ThunderPilot

Click on the link to read the full article in The Washington Times.

A bright spot in the day ping!


2 posted on 12/21/2004 4:23:22 AM PST by Convert from ECUSA (tired of shucking and jiving)
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To: Convert from ECUSA
If you remember recent news about a tunnel blown up under Israeli military check post in Gaza: the killed Israeli soldiers (4 I think), all were Bedouins, not Jews.
3 posted on 12/21/2004 5:00:58 AM PST by Tolik
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Thats right, Tolik! I've read that Bedouins volunteer for the IDF like the Druze.


4 posted on 12/21/2004 6:03:25 AM PST by Convert from ECUSA (tired of shucking and jiving)
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