Right after I got my MB, I changed the fuel filter. The new one came in a box that said, "Made in Israel". I thought that was ironic but at the same time thought , wow!, what does this say about the world community? My ending opinion was that it was pretty cool. After all, I am the next generation removed from WWII. I don't hold anybody responsible for what a relative or ancestor did. We Southerners are proud of our heritage, but no one can justify slavery. It was another time back then and I didn't have anything to do with it. The people that did are dead and God has judged them. HE has not asked my advise and I haven't offered it. What most people don't understand is that people around the world profit from international commerce, not just the country of origin. If Jews are ok with making MB filters, then that's good enough for me!