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It’s fun to stay at the YMCA… except if you’re Israeli

Jerusalem Int’l YMCA, insists that the absence of the Israeli flag does not mean “we don’t recognize Israel” • Jerusalem councilman: It is unbelievably insolent of the YMCA to be a guest in a country, sit in its capital, and then spit on its institutions.

By Yori Yalon and Israel Hayom Staff

 

 

A summer camp at the Jerusalem International YMCA has provoked outrage after organizers refused to include an Israeli flag with a collection of national flags from around the world currently adorning the building.

Flags at the Jerusalem YMCA building. But where is Israel’s?
Photo credit: Oren Nachshon

The Jerusalem International YMCA, a cultural and sports center and subsidiary of the global Young Men’s Christian Association, has traditionally promoted friendship between Christians, Muslims and Jews with countless joint cultural and sports events.

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