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An Israeli Town Where Qaddafi Would Be Welcome
September 9, 2011 · Mustapha Hamoui
A fascinating article by The Economist:
In Netanya, a resort north of Tel Aviv, where many of the 100,000-odd Israeli Jews of Libyan origin have settled, a square has been called Qaddafi Plaza in anticipation of his arrival. “Whatever he’s done, Israel’s his home,” says Rachel, a widow sipping her macchiato, Libya’s beverage of choice, and nibbling abambara, a Libyan-Jewish pastry in one of the square’s Libyan-owned cafés. “After all, he’s a Jew.” With his curls, she says, he would fit into many a Libyan synagogue.
After getting your giggles, make sure you read the comment written by “Sters” to restore perspective..