Posted on 08/05/2020 12:31:30 PM PDT by Marinario
While Israel has offered humanitarian aid to Lebanon, some felt like Huldai's suggestion was one step too far.
By TOBIAS SIEGAL
AUGUST 5, 2020 21:29
   
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Tel Aviv municipality lights up with the Lebanese flag, in a gesture of solidarity, August 5, 2020. (Credit: Eytan Halon)
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Following the massive explosion that shook Lebanon's capital on Tuesday, killing over 100 people and injuring nearly 4,000, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai announced on Wednesday that the Tel Aviv Municipality would be lit up with the Lebanese flag as an act of solidarity with the Lebanese people.
Huldai wrote the message on Twitter, stating that "Tonight, we will be lighting up the Municipality with the Lebanese flag. Humanity comes before any conflict, and our hearts are with the people of Lebanon following the terrible disaster that has fallen upon them."
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I hate seeing any suffering in the world... but I don’t think TLV mayor’s gesture is appreciated in the Arab “street” fed daily dosage with misinformation on Israel and constant hatred.
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