Why did Israel's new foreign minister embrace the Kurdish people? - analysis
Israel has long enjoyed positive relations with Kurdish people in the Middle East. It is part of a partnership between Jews and Kurds and also shared interests in the region
IRAQI KURDS people celebrate Nowruz Day last month, a festival marking the first day of spring and the new year, in the town of Akra.(photo credit: ARI JALAL / REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated: