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Why Israeli Flags Are Flying at Iranian Expatriate Celebrations
(Ha'aretz) Judy Maltz - In videos on social media, Iranian exiles in cities across the globe can be seen celebrating the death of Iran's Supreme Leader and his top commanders. These clips often feature Israeli flags, as Jews and Israelis join the festivities. Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh, a prominent Jewish-Iranian-American activist in Los Angeles, said, "If you only knew how many Persian songs now have new lyrics praising Bibi [Netanyahu]. It's hilarious." "Cyrus the Great allowed the Jews to live in the Persian empire and practice our religion freely....So, this is a nod to the fact that there is a deep, deep connection between Persians and Jews and that we lived together harmoniously for many, many years....This war is good for the future of Israel, and it's good for the future of the world."