650 French Jews 'Return Home' to Israel
Ryan R. Jones - All Headline News Correspondent Lod, Israel (AHN) - Several charter flights carrying 650 French Jewish immigrants touched down at Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel Tuesday. It was the largest single-day immigration of French Jews ever. Jewish Agency Chairman Ze'ev Bielski, who was on hand for the event, stated, "This is the Jewish answer to Hezbollah and to Hamas." Bielski praised the immigrants for being willing to "come home" during a time of such regional turmoil, and noted that not one person canceled, despite ongoing attacks from Hezbollah and Hamas on Israel. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert also greeted the newcomers, stating, "The basic weapon that we have is the Jewish people, people who love Israel, who want to live here, who want to defend Israel."
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