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 ...
Click on the link to read the full article in The Washington Times.
A bright spot in the day ping!
Thats right, Tolik! I've read that Bedouins volunteer for the IDF like the Druze.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.