Athletes counter BBC in film: J'lem is our capital

Jerusalem : Israel | Jul 27, 2012 at 12:07 PM PDT

Source: Jerusalem Post

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Israeli Olympic team says it's proud to represent Israel; BBC lists J'lem as Israeli seat of gov't after failing to name capital. Photo: YouTube Screenshot Following the BBC's refusal to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the Israeli Olympic team prepared a video this week in which the athletes... FULL ARTICLE AT Jerusalem Post

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