Israel Matzav

'I am a refugee' campaign launching today

Israel is starting a campaign to bring the issue of Jewish refugees from Arab countries into prominence. Here's Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon talking about it.

Let's go to the videotape. More after the video.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the Ministry of Pensioners Affairs and the World Jewish Congress, will hold the first international conference to highlight the issue of the Jewish refugees from Arab countries Monday at the David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem.

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon will speak about a plan of action to make the issue prominent in the international arena, including placing it on the United Nations' agenda and passing resolutions in parliaments around the world.

Parliamentarians and experts from around the world will participate, providing insight into the issue and discussing how to put the plan into action. The participants will also meet some of the Jews expelled or forced out from Arab countries, who will tell their stories.

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The campaign's Facebook page features personal stories of Israelis from Arab countries who were expelled from their homes and their countries, usually after their property was confiscated and their rights were taken from them by the rulers.

You may recall that last year, Ayalon made a video entitled The Truth about Refugees.

Labels: Danny Ayalon, Jewish refugees

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 3:19 PM