Albania was reportedly one of the only, if not the only, country during World War II that actually saw an increase in its Jewish population, as Albanians gave Jews fake identities and shelter.
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To understand why Rama refuses to cancel the Kushner project even as hundreds of thousands protest, you need to understand the geopolitical triangle he's navigating [1] — Jakob Weissmann "Albania sheltered Jews during the Holocaust and maintains uniquely warm ties with Israel. Rama views preserving the Kushner deal as essenti…" 23:03 . Albania has an extraordinary history: it was reportedly one of the only countries in World War II whose Jewish population actually grew, as Albanians sheltered Jews with fake identities and clothing. That history created a deep, genuine bond with Israel that persists today. Kushner's involvement — as a Jewish American who brokered the Abraham Accords — activates that bond in Rama's political calculus. He believes the project's continuation is the price of maintaining strong relationships with both Israel and the United States, relationships he views as existential for Albania's security and aspirations. The protesters represent 200,000 people; Washington and Tel Aviv represent something he sees as more durable.
Albania sheltered Jews during the Holocaust and maintains uniquely warm ties with Israel. Rama views preserving the Kushner deal as essential to protecting those relationships with both Israel and the United States — even as hundreds of thousands protest in the streets.
Albania's Flamingo Revolution has no designated leader — it's a pure people's movement with a list of demands but no one to channel them into power. Without a viable opposition figure to emerge, Rama may simply wait it out.
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