Israelis celebrate Purim with historical comparisons as Iran war spirals
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-03-06 03:38 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, World News, War & Conflict
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As Israeli and US attacks on Iran intensify and the conflict spreads across the Middle East, Israelis celebrated Purim this week by drawing historical parallels with the holiday's story, which tells of the attempt to wipe out the Jews of the Persian empire.
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