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Izz Cafe owner wishes luck to Cork hurlers from Palestine
The Palestinian owner of Cork's Izz Cafe has described how he's fallen in love with Cork hurling as he wished the Rebels the best of luck in their quest for All-Ireland glory.
Izz Alkarajeh, whose Palestinian cafe in Cork City has won multiple awards for its food, returned to Palestine this week to visit family while his homeland is deep in a devastating conflict with Israel.
The video on Facebook consisted of Izz talking to the camera while wearing an alternative black and red Cork jersey. He described how he has fallen in love with the game of hurling since moving to the Rebel County.
Izz described himself as a 'true Corkonian'.
"From the heart of Palestine to the Rebel County, I am sending all my love and luck to the Cork hurlers this Sunday. Corcaigh Abú!" the businessman said.
The caption on the post read: "We are hoping @officialcorkgaa make history this weekend. While we are currently visiting family in Palestine, we are with you in spirit and will be watching closely!"
Izz and wife Eman's journey to Cork, where they set up their successful cafe, is as inspiring as it is deeply emotional, and can be read here.
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