Israel far-right minister Ben Gvir defends 'spitting on Christians'

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05 October, 2023

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Itamar Ben-Gvir on 'Jerusalem Day' march

A viral video showing ultra-Orthodox Jews spitting towards Christian worshippers in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem has sparked widespread condemnation.

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