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An open letter from Jerusalem - Uriel Kon

Submitted by anonimoLDN on Jul 30 2014 15:37

Uriel Kon is an Argentine born Israeli. He is a writer and publisher and vocal opposer to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. This is a translation of an open letter he published, calling the Jewish community to stand up against Zionism.

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