IN PHOTOS: Israelis of Kurdish Origin Celebrate Independence Vote in Jerusalem

Israelis rally outside of U.S. consulate in support of Kurdish referendum

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Israelis of Kurdish origin rally in support of the Kurdish referendum outside the American consulate in Jerusalem, Sep 24, 2017.
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As Iraqi Kurds cast their ballots in Monday's referendum on an independent Kurdistan, Israelis of Kurdish descent celebrated in Jerusalem in front of the U.S. consulate.

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Members of the Kurdish Jewish community hold Kurdish and Israeli flags during a demonstration in Jerusalem on September 24, 2017.
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Israelis of Kurdish origin rally in support of the Kurdish referendum outside the American consulate in Jerusalem, Sep 24, 2017.
RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS
Israelis of Kurdish origin rally in support of the Kurdish referendum outside the American consulate in Jerusalem, Sep 24, 2017.
RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS
Israelis of Kurdish origin rally in support of the Kurdish referendum outside the American consulate in Jerusalem, Sep 24, 2017.
RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS
Israelis of Kurdish origin rally in support of the Kurdish referendum outside the American consulate in Jerusalem, Sep 24, 2017.
RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS
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