Bush gives White House encouragement to Israeli and Palestinian Leaders
Jennifer Loven (Associated Press)
President George W. Bush told the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian territories he is personally committed to their mission of peace, urging them to stick with it and not lose sight of their goal. Click here to read the full article
MOSCOW (JTA) -- Nadezhda Gerzhoy splays her jacket and plops down in the middle of the verdant park, taking in the bright blues and whites of Israeli flags fluttering around her. more...
Israeli Consulate News
September 11 - The Jerusalem Posts asks readers: Looking for a wife who will give you at least three children, likely outsmart you, and almost certainly outlive you? According to the latest Central Bureau of Statistics report, based on figures for 2006, Israel is the place to be.
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World News Headlines
- Head Of German Central Committee Of Jews Knobloch Is To Step Down(Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), 02/07/2010)
- Israel On Schedule To Inaugurate Electric Car Grid(Associated Press, 02/07/2010)
- Hamas Backtracks On Missile Apology(Associated Press, 02/06/2010)
- Israeli Court Releases Pro-palestinian Activists(Associated Press, 02/08/2010)
- Anne Frank Exhibit Moves Again(The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 02/08/2010)
- Israel "satisfied" With Ban's Evaluation Of Probes Into Gaza War(Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), 02/05/2010)
- Britain Pm Condemns Rise In Anti-semitic Incidents(Associated Press, 02/05/2010)
- Actor In Israel's Oscar Nominated Movie Detained(Associated Press, 02/07/2010)
- Netanyahu: Israel Open To Peace Talks With Syria(Associated Press, 02/07/2010)
- 2 Children Hurt By Land Mine In Golan Heights(Associated Press, 02/06/2010)
Dead Sea's Shrinking Prompts Concern
Uriel Heilman
EIN GEDI, Israel (JTA) -- The beach at the Ein Gedi Spa at the Dead Sea would seem like an ideal place for a little R&R amid the frenzy of modern Israel. Set in the quiet of the desert, it has stunning views of Jordan’s mountains and its therapeutic waters reputedly do wonders for the complexion.
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BEIJING (JTA) -- The largest contingent in Israeli Olympic history was eyeing its biggest medal haul, with one Israeli competitor narrowly missing out and another still in the mix on the first full day of competition at the 2008 Games.
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Next Week in Jerusalem
By Leah Hakimian
Want to know what is taking place in Jerusalem? Stay informed of the lastest happenings in the City of Gold with a weekly update from the Jerusalem Municipality... click here for more
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