Simon Marks Primary School celebrate Israel's 60th - The Jewish Chronicle

Labour MP Diane Abbott joined local civic dignitaries among the 500 guests at an Israel at 60 celebration at Simon Marks Primary School. There was Israeli food and music and the event culminated with a firework display.

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