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Canadian Tourist Shocked by "Welcome to Palestine" Text at Jerusalem Memorial
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A Canadian tourist visiting Yad Vashem in Jerusalem received a "Welcome to Palestine" roaming text message from Bell Canada, which he found shocking and inappropriate. The company blamed an automated system that pulls location data from an international database. The incident occurs amid ongoing diplomatic controversy over the recognition of a Palestinian state.
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- Canadian tourist Charles received a "Welcome to Palestine" text message from Bell Canada while at Yad Vashem.
- Bell Canada stated the message was from an automated system triggered by network towers.
- The automated system uses location terminology from an independent, international industry-standard database.
- The tourist called the message outrageous and an inappropriate political statement.
- Canada recognized the "State of Palestine" in 2025 under specific conditions.
- Plans for Gaza require Hamas to disarm before Israeli withdrawal, but Hamas has refused.
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