Seven hundred Moslem, Druze and Christian notables were guests today of the Haifa municipality as part of the celebration of “Honor Your Neighbor Day” proclaimed by Mayor Abba Choushi.
The aim of the day was to “bring all sects in Israel nearer to each other.” Traditional Oriental coffee and other Eastern delicacies were served the guests. Leading representatives of each of the major groups addressed the gathering.
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