Israel’s Bank Hapoalim suspended an Arab teller who refused to stand at attention when sirens marked Memorial Day last week, according to Army Radio. Bank officials said the man was not obligated to stand at attention with other Israelis during the siren, but at least should have left his post for the duration.
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