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Israel’s first Arab Supreme Court justice said he does not sing the national anthem
said he cannot sing the Israeli national anthem, “Hatikvah.” “Right now, I cannot sing an anthem that includes the words ‘Beats true a Jewish heart,'” Salim Joubran said in an interview ...
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Israel’s national anthem played at Dutch military cemetery as both nations honor fallen troops
The gesture coincided with the Dutch and Israeli memorial day but was meant to honor Jewish resistance fighters, a local rabbi said. (JTA) — For the first time ever, a national commemoration ...
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The Umm Kulthum song that became a 'national anthem' for many Arab countries
On October 29, 1956, Israel – with ... gave life to the song, its lyrics fostered a deeper connection across many Arab countries, with some adopting it as their anthem. Here's a look at how ...