CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 24 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:

University of Virginia alumnus Joey Katona, left, who is Jewish, and Omar Dreidi, from the West Bank, remain friends despite continued strife between Israel and Palestinians. (Photos contributed; illustration by John DiJulio, University Communications)

Dan Heuchert

Assistant Director of University News and Chief Copy Editor, UVA Today Office of University Communications

danh@virginia.edu 434-924-6857

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