Battle of the battlements - Jerusalem walls used as political canvas

Reuters ^ | SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 | Stephen Farrell

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The ramparts of Jerusalem, built for battle, were commandeered for a messaging war between Israelis and Palestinians in the build-up to Israel’s normalisation deals with two Gulf Arab states.

During the White House signing ceremony Israel projected flags of Israel, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and the U.S. onto the Old City walls as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood alongside President Donald Trump in Washington hailing what he called “historic” peace agreements.

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That was nice, a light show with an American flag on the Old City Walls. ....... Bless your hearts, Israel. ......... One small problem.....the American flag is a bit dated as it only shows 48 stars. ........ Bibi, could ya put a word in? We have 50 states now, have had for 61 years. I'm a little touchy as I was born in #49, just want to feel a part of the action. ....... In any case, congrats on a great foreign policy breakthrough.

[HombreSecreto]

Beats “Romans go home.”

[HombreSecreto]

Beats “Romans go home.”

[libertylover]

Good catch.

[SJackson]

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