The first convention of the Israeli Arab Committee for Israel opened here last night with 600 Israeli Arab delegates from all parts of Israel in attendance. Speakers at the convention asked for equal rights for Israeli Arabs with the Jewish population while pledging their loyalty to Israel.
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