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In regards to the question on African refugees (“African Migrants Caught In New Bind,” Jan. 3), Israel should feel honored that it is a country that people run to, rather than run from.
Millions see Israel as a “better place.” I am not unaware of the dangers of “infiltrators.” We have that, too, but kindness goes a lot further than fear. Most of these people are escaping from hellholes; Israel should welcome them to the modern world.
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