The Erbil Effort: Iraqis across the spectrum rally for ties with Israel
That both Sunni and Shi’ite leaders attended is noteworthy in its own right, but even more so given the focus on creating diplomatic ties with Israel.
IRAQI KURDS celebrate a festival marking the first day of spring, in the town of Akra, in Iraqi Kurdistan, in March. (photo credit: ARI JALAL / REUTERS)