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What to tell the kids when
protesters mar Israel celebrations
Scott Weiner
A Philadelphia parade celebrating Israel at 60 drew thousands of area Jews on May 18. Pro-Palestinian protests raised questions for some young revelers, but they didn't dampen the smiles.
While debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is commonplace for adults, for children participating in Israel 60 events, seeing large signs and graffiti denigrating the very state they are celebrating can be unsettling.

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