Beram Kayal is an Israeli Muslim. Kayal is a successful footballer and plays for Brighton & Hove Albion. He has played at the International level since 2008, with 44 senior caps to date playing for Israel. There are over 1.5 million Arab Muslims in Israel.
Amir Ohana was born in Israel. His parents fled persecution from Morocco. Ohana is a Likud MK and he is the current Minister of Justice. Ohana is openly gay. There are now 6 openly gay MKs in the 120 seat Knesset. In Israel a million Jews claim Moroccan heritage.
Daniel Gal was born in Algeria. When he was just 5 or 6 he was expelled for being Jewish. His father lost his job as Jewish businesses were taken by the state. Under heavy persecution, his family fled to Israel.
Salim Joubran is a Christian Maronite. Salim Joubran was appointed justice in Supreme Court of Israel in 2004. Which made him a sitting judge in the highest court in Israel. He recently retired.
Jonathan Elkhoury was born in Lebanon. He is gay Christian Lebanese refugee. Jonathan and his family were forced to flee Lebanon - running from Hezbollah retribution. Now AN Israeli, Jonathan tours campuses in the west, debunking lies about Israel that haters tell.
I could keep going because there are more examples, but I think the point is made. The idea Israel is some European colony is a lie spread by haters seeking to delegitimise the Jewish state

So now *YOU* know not to believe the lies

Shabbat shalom everyone -have a great weekend!
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