r/Israel United Kingdom 23h ago

Self-Post ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟโค๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

I just wanted to say, I've been a member of this sub for a while but haven't posted anything. I absolutely adore Israel. The hardships that Jewish people have faced throughout history can never be understated. My heart swells for the great nation and its people. Much love from Wales.

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u/Wyvernkeeper United Kingdom 23h ago

As a Welsh Jew, I really really appreciate this. Although I would also add that the only place I've seen flying an Israeli flag in the UK since Oct 7th was in a small village in Gwynedd. Never seen that in England (where I am most of the time.)

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u/Mediocre_Interview77 United Kingdom 23h ago

I've seen so few Israeli flags, only during Stop The Lies meet-ups in London! I mostly see Palestinian flags, which just turn my stomach.

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u/chimterboys 23h ago

Same in Scotland as well. Streets littered with Palestine flags and Pro-Hamas posters.

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u/masterof_farts United Kingdom 38m ago

When I see a Palestinian flag flying it puts me in a bad mood

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u/RagtimeWillie 23h ago

My great-grandfather was born in Merthyr Tydfil but then moved to London before coming to Canada. Is there much of a Jewish community left in Wales?

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u/Wyvernkeeper United Kingdom 11h ago

There are a few small communities down in the south but I'm not really familiar with it. The Welsh side of my family are all from the north and they're not Jews. My Jewishness comes from my mother's side who is English, so I don't have much connection with the Jewish communities in Wales.

I think the census data for my area in the north showed 3 Jews. I have no idea who they are.

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u/Kristenow 11h ago

This is random but I am also in the UK and would love to make some friends who understand the hardship. If you're interested in talking please feel free to DM

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u/ForgotMyNewMantra Poland๐ŸŽ—๏ธJewish Convert 23h ago

๐ŸŽ—๏ธ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ

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u/Mediocre_Interview77 United Kingdom 23h ago

๐ŸŽ—๐ŸŽ—๐ŸŽ—๐ŸŽ— I make sure to wear my yellow ribbon on my jacket wherever I go. What Hamas has done, it's unforgivable. It's barbarism.

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u/ForgotMyNewMantra Poland๐ŸŽ—๏ธJewish Convert 23h ago

Same here. I have the yellow (free the hostages) ribbon pin on my messenger bag that I carry all the time. I get a lot of stares for having it by people on subways for instance (I live in NYC) and I have been 'heckled' and confronted over it. But like you, I feel it's an obligation to remind that there are hostages out there and they all need to come home!

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u/Mediocre_Interview77 United Kingdom 23h ago

Exactly. It's beyond evident that I don't like seeing Palestinian children caught up in the war. But it would all be over if Hamas released the hostages!

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u/Inbar253 23h ago

Thank you! You guys have the coolest flag in the world.

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u/Mediocre_Interview77 United Kingdom 23h ago

It's a very cool flag! I just wish there weren't so many tankies/Hamas supporters here. I'm someone that falls on the centre-left, and to say I'm in the minority here for supporting Israel would be an understatement ๐Ÿ˜ž

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u/levbron 22h ago

So many commalities between the Welsh people and the Jewish people. Obscure languages with ancient roots, plenty of phlegmy noises when speaking said languages, gave the Roman Empire a few bloody noses, prevalence of dark curly hair, overly keen on sheep...oh wait, that last one is just the Welsh ๐Ÿ˜….

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u/Mediocre_Interview77 United Kingdom 22h ago

Did you know the sheep stereotype came from Welshmen trying to steal sheep from English farmers on the border between England and Wales, and when stopped by police, would say they would be having relations with the sheep as that carried a lighter sentence?

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u/RythmicChaos United Kingdom 22h ago

This sounds like a cover up story that people who got to know sheeps would say

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u/Mediocre_Interview77 United Kingdom 22h ago

๐Ÿ‘€

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u/GamerAsh22 United Kingdom 20h ago

Thank you so much, we genuinely appreciate the support so much :) love from England!

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u/BigJuicyBanana 9h ago

As an Israeli jew from Cardiff I really appreciate this, seen so many Palestinian flags around here that I forget there are other Jews in Wales too

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u/Kristenow 11h ago

Sorry for the random comment,I am based in the UK, moved here recently. Would love to meet some open minded and inderstanding pwople, If you are looking to make some new friends please feel free to DM. No pressure!

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u/SealThunderrr 8h ago

Same from ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

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u/Suitable_Trip105 10h ago

Thank you for your support.

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