Israel plans to invite 50 people who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust to participate in the Jewish state’s jubilee celebrations, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced. The delegation of 50 so-called Righteous Among Nations from 22 countries will be asked to participate in Israel’s Remembrance Day and Independence Day celebrations.
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