Israeli Christian Targeted by Terror in Ohio Vows to Educate Americans on Israel

Ahuva Balofsky : May 9, 2016
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"I am going to fight hatred against Jews and Israelis. My daily job will be to give speeches and meet with church and charity groups to educate them about Israel, so people get the facts straight."

[Breaking Israel News] The Israeli Christian restaurateur from Ohio whose place of business was attacked earlier this year has been motivated by the experience to become an informal ambassador for his birth country, reports the Times of Israel. Hany Baransi has decided to step back from the day-to-day affairs of the Nazareth restaurant in Columbus, Ohio to devote his time to supporting Israel. (Photo: Facebook/via BIN)

"I am going to fight hatred against Jews and Israelis. My daily job will be to give speeches and meet with church and charity groups to educate them about Israel, so people get the facts straight," he said. And while he's never really thought about it before, he's trying on the title of "Zionist." "If being a 100 percent supporter of Israel means I am a Zionist, then I guess I am," he proffered.
 
On February 11, a machete-wielding assailant entered Baransi's restaurant and began attacking customers. Four were...
 
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