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Thousands Rally in Support of Israel at UN
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NEW YORK, NY July 18, 2006 —As the violence continues in Israel and Lebanon, thousands of supporters rallied outside the United Nations yesterday in support of Israel.
REPORTER: Rabbi Jeffrey Specter of Temple Beth Shalom in New Jersey says it's important for Jews from around the world to show a united front.
SPECTER: We're also hoping to send a message to our leaders, politicians here in America who've been very supportive and also those in other countries so that we stand firmly behind Israel.
REPORTER: A group of Arab-Americans is planning its own rally outside the U.N. later today.
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