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January 4, 2007
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Israeli Knesset discusses negative image in India

Jerusalem, Jan 4 (PTI) The issue of drug use by young Israeli backpackers in India and their misdemeanours recently rocked the Knesset with lawmakers urging to take immediate steps to change Israel's image in that country.

"Firstly, India is a country with a huge influence in the world. Secondly, I see it also as a missed opportunity for many of these youngsters in the prime of their lives", Chairman of the India-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group, lawmaker Shlomo Breznitz, who initiated the discussion in the Knesset, told PTI.

"Most of these youngsters travel to India immediately after ...

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