He's an Arab, a Christian, and an Israeli Ambassador. George Deek makes the unlikely case for his country.
Photos Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Shortly after taking up his new position as Israel’s ambassador to Azerbaijan in 2018, young, personable, and articulate George Deek sat down for an introductory talk with a local government minister that left the Azeri official confused.
After the initial pleasantries, the conversation turned to the deep-rooted Azeri tradition of tolerance that has allowed a Jewish community to flourish in the country for centuries.
“Our two communities go back a long way,” ventured the minister, referring to Muslims and Jews, who have long coexisted peacefully in the South Caucasus.
“That’s very special,” replied the ambassador, “but did you know that I’m actually an Arab?”
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