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Artists play drums with visitors at the Israeli pavilion.
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Performers and staff members hold Israeli flags at the Israel day celebration at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
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The Israeli pavilion is decorated with blue and white balloons.
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A henna artist decorates a visitor's hand during the Israel day celebration.
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Dancers perform at the Israel pavilion.
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Artists play drums with visitors during the Israel day celebration.
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Musicians celebrate Israel day.
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Dancers performing during the Israel day celebration.
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Staff members hold Israeli flags at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai.
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Pictures are displayed on screens during the Israel day celebration.
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A visitor's hand decorated with henna at the Israeli pavilion.
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A visitor wears a hat made from blue and white balloons.
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Artists play drums with visitors at the Israeli pavilion.
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Performers and staff members hold Israeli flags at the Israel day celebration at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
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The Israeli pavilion is decorated with blue and white balloons.
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A henna artist decorates a visitor's hand during the Israel day celebration.
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Dancers perform at the Israel pavilion.
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Artists play drums with visitors during the Israel day celebration.
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Musicians celebrate Israel day.
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Dancers performing during the Israel day celebration.
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Staff members hold Israeli flags at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai.
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Pictures are displayed on screens during the Israel day celebration.
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A visitor's hand decorated with henna at the Israeli pavilion.
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A visitor wears a hat made from blue and white balloons.
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Artists play drums with visitors at the Israeli pavilion.
Jewish community looks at Dubai synagogue as population doubles
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