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Pledge of Allegiance to Jerusalem
Part 3: The People


A wide spectrum of people participated in the rally. 


These women believe Mecca is for Arabs what Jerusalem is for Jews.


This boy's sign reads:
"The State is not for Sale!"

Israelis from as far as Kiryat Shmona in the north and Eilat in the south participated in the rally. Religious and non-religious Israelis were present.

Native-born Israelis, new immigrants and Diaspora Jews, from the United States and Europe, all attended. A variety of languages, including Hebrew, Russian, English, and French, could be heard.

Next page > [The Mayor] > Page 1, 2, 3, 45

Related Resource > Jews & Jerusalem: The Source of the Bond

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