Rabbis Meet With Israeli Embassy in D.C. to Voice Objection to Asylum Seeker Deportations
One rabbi who attended the meetings says his 'heart is filled with sadness' at the prospect of Israel deporting African asylum seekers, especially before the Passover holiday
Amir Tibon
Washington
Amir Tibon
Washington
WASHINGTON - A group of thirteen rabbis from the Washington, D.C. area met on Thursday with officials in the Israeli embassy to discuss their objections to Israel's policy of deporting asylum seekers from African countries. The rabbis, who represented all major Jewish denominations, sought answers from the Israeli officials, including Reuven Azar, the Deputy Head of Mission at the embassy.
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