New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- In Arugam Bay, a sunny coastal town in Sri Lanka known for its pristine beaches, a Palestinian solidarity movement has emerged. The movement is condemning Hebrew welcome signs and Israeli tourists, showing vehement antipathy toward Jews. This sentiment is based on the allegation that Israelis are trying to monopolize Arugam Bay and turn it into a miniature "Zionist colony".
On the surface, this allegation is driven by resentment from the island's Muslim community following the events of October 7, 2023. Previously, the local Muslim community in Arugam Bay had welcomed Jewish visitors, even leasing properties for the construction of a Chabad House, a religious center administered by the Orthodox Jewish movement Chabad...
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