Political As Soon As You Open Your Mouth

Shahar Golan » 02 May 2007 » Uncategorized » No Comments

We say Kassam - we don’t say rocket,
Mukataa - instead of compound,
Shahid - not Martyr,
Tahadiya or Hudna - and not ceasefire -

Why do we so easily adopt Arabic terms when speaking Hebrew?

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