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ISRAEL UPDATE

Captial: Jerusalem; Official Languages: Hebrew, Arabic; Population: 7,112,359;

Currency: Shekel; Area: 8,522 sq. mi.; Independence: from UK in 1948;

President: Shimon Peres; Prime Minister: Ehud Olmert; Internet: .il

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~Shayna Schor, I/A RGB

Here's what's happening in the homeland...

CU LTURE

This week's song is... Al Kav HaMayim by Ivri Lider

click here to listen while you read the e-mail!

Ivri Lider has been one of Israel's biggest contemporary rock artists since the late 90s, and he has won many awards for his music. Read More here

ISRAELI CHARITY SENDS AID TO GAZA ZOO!

Following Operation Cast Lead, Israel has finally let much needed medicine and food into Gaza… the Zoo, that is. See how Israeli charities have been supporting the Gaza Zoo!

read story here

A COOL SATO ART PROJECT!

How does artist Guy Lougashi combine a sustainable arts and crafts project with a Tikun Olam effort? He employs handicap helpers when making his creations! read more here

"CLOWN" DOCTORS

SPREAD JOY AND BRIDGE GAPS

Meet the first Muslim-Israeli graduate of Israel’s Medical Clowning Program! “Dr. Sarhio” is helping to lighten the mood of Israeli hospitals, while bridging the gap between young Jewish and Arab patients!

read story

here.

ISRAEL'S "VUPHONE"

Israel is developing a device that will destroy the border between a phone and computer; the Vuphone lets users check texts online and read emails from a cell phone. Read more

here.

HEADLINES

Netanyahu to Form Coalition

After Livni’s failed attempt a few months ago to create a coalition and national legislative votes were too close to call, Peres chose a Knesset leader who he felt had the most promise, Netanyahu, to form a government.

READ STORY HERE.

Shalit Talks in Danger?

Suspension of Amos Gilad could delay negotiations with Egypt on release of Shalit. Following a clash last week, PM Olmert decided to suspend Defense Ministry representative to Egypt Amos Gilad, threatening the reversal of talks regarding the release of kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit. READ STORY

Bahrain Accuses Britain of being "too pro-Israel"

"If we are to solve the Arab-Israeli issue then you cannot approach it as a friend of one side at the expense of another," Prince Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa al-Khalifa said. read the article here

Amnesty calls for arms Embargo on Israel, Palestinians

read the article here

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STAY UPDATED BETWEEN E-MAILS! HERE ARE SOME GREAT RESOURCE LINKS:

Check out this amazing map of Israel ! It has everything!

www.ynetnews.com - Yediot Ahronot newspaper

www.jpost.com - Jerusalem Post newspaper

www.haaretz.com - Ha'aretz newspaper

http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA - Israel Ministry of Foregin Affairs

www.israel21c.org - A look at Israel Behind the Headlines

http://www.usy.org/yourusy/israel/advocacy/ - USY Israel Advocacy Guide

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