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“So much of the United State's political relationship with Israel is based on culture. Israel is the only Westernized culture in the region and the Middle Eastern countries bordering Israel are Arab, which is a totally different society. Even though Israel doesn't exactly feel like the United States, by comparison to its neighbors it's very Western.”

Quote by Jill Soloway

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Jill Soloway is an American comedian, screenwriter, and director. She is best known for her role in the television series 'Transparent', which has won numerous awards. Soloway is praised for her deep exploration of gender and sexual orientation in her work, which often addresses social and political issues. more

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