Lenny Ben-David Profile picture
Public affairs/strategic consultant in Israel. Former Israeli diplomat in DC. Author of "American Interests in the Holy Land in Photos." RT ≠ endorsement

Aug 27, 2020, 5 tweets

I nominate #Bahrain as the next Persian Gulf partner for #Israel.
Bahrain has a small Jewish community (many left after 1948 riots) & had a Jewish ambassador who served in DC. Has a synagogue & cemetery in Manama.
Bahrain also serves as home base for US Navy Fifth Fleet.
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2/ Thank you American Friends of the Jewish Community of Bahrain. @AFJCBahrain.

3/ Imagine, a minyan in Manama.

4/ In 2016, Bahrain's leaders attended Hanukah services in the Manama synagogue. Watch the dancing!



Follow @AFJCBahrain. Let's show the Bahrainis the appreciation of Jews around the world, especially #Israel

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