The Old City of Jerusalem will be engulfed Monday in a human hug to promote love and unity among religions and cultures. Thousands are expected to gather at four locations around the Old City, from where they will fan out and surround the city’s walls in a “huge human hug,” according to a statement.The hug is being organized by Lovers of Jerusalem, a group “unified by a commitment to make the world a more loving and respectful place, starting here in Jerusalem,” according to its Web site.
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