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Melanie Phillips
Mar 31, 2025
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Israelis “being asked in London where they are from…”

Israel’s national carrier El Al has produced a remarkable promotional video. The central conceit is two young Israeli men, Hanan and his friend, who are tourists in London. There are shots of a London taxi, a London bus and London landmarks. You can watch it here.

In the taxi, the driver asks them “Whe…

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