At this pro-Palestinian cafe, you can practice your Hebrew and imagine you’re in Mauritania
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Fast Forward Dozens of Israelis arrested for social media posts defending Gaza, advocates say
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News Jewish Israelis are heading to Arabic class — and learning a bit more about Palestinians
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Fast Forward German Concentration Camps Should Offer Tours In Arabic, Jewish Leader Says
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