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Saudi Arabia· MadinahIsraeli Influencer's Visit to Medina Sparks Outrage
An Israeli influencer filmed himself walking around Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, hiding his Israeli passport, and wearing Jewish religious items, sparking outrage online.
Background
Saudi Arabia and Israel do not have formal diplomatic relations. Saudi Arabia is home to Islam's two holiest sites, Mecca and Medina, which are generally off-limits to non-Muslims. The broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a significant point of contention in the Middle East.
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Israeli Influencer's Visit to Medina Sparks Outrage
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The influencer's actions, including filming in a holy site and wearing Jewish religious items, sparked outrage as Israeli passport holders are generally not permitted entry.
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