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Israeli parliament member - Information Minister Yuli Edelstein and Jewish children release hundreds of colorful balloons bearing messages of hope for the future, in the direction of Gaza Strip in a march of freedom and hope in southern Israel on Highway 34, Thursday December 31, 2009. The parade was held to mark the one-year anniversary of the IDF's counter-terrorism Operation Cast Lead with the hope for the start of a new decade of security and peace in the southern region. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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Israeli government member, Taleb El-Sana, joins about 100 anti-Israel and international activists to protest at the Erez Crossing to Gaza on Thursday December 31, 2009. Demonstrations took place simultaneously in Egypt and on the Israel-Gaza border crossing into Gaza with hundreds of demonstrators protesting the blockade of the Gaza strip, imposed by Egypt and Israel. To mark the one-year anniversary to the war in Gaza, about 100 international activists gathered with some 500 Gazans, chanted and carried signs denouncing the blockade and the on-going conflict. Thirteen Israelis and almost 1,400 Gazans were killed in the three-week war, which Israel launched to stop years of militant rocket fire on its southern towns. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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Ashkenazi tells youth in Ashdod 'Lebanese' elements turning blind eye to Shiite group's rearmament. Adds: Shalits release national mission.IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi said on Wednesday December 23 2009, that he is committed to see kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit released from Hamas captivity and that

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Sixty Rabbi heads held an emergency meeting at Merkaz Shapira in southern Israel on Sunday, December 20, 2009 for an emergency meeting on Sunday morning to discuss Defense Minister Ehud Barak's decision to remove Har Bracha Yeshiva from the program combining military service with religious studies after the school's dean told students to refuse military orders that conflict with Jewish religious law. The rabbis apparently are interested in reaching a compromise that will keep Har Bracha in the hesder program. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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Nice winter weather took many Israelis outdoors to enjoy the warm winter sun. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye

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Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak is giving a speech to 1100 high school students from a variety of settlements that participated in a voyage in the south in preparation for the army in Kerem Shalom at the steel memorial on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Defense Minister Ehud Barak said

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Israel's former foreign minister and opposition leader Tzipi Livni smiling after speaking in Kiryat Gat, Israel where she lit candles for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah with new immigrants on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. On Tuesday morning, Israel's Foreign Ministry issued a harsh statement condemning the arrest warrant against Livni, saying these types of actions damage British-Israeli relations and if not dealt with will harm Britain's ability to play a role in Mideast diplomacy. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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Israel President Mr. Shimon Peres lighting forth Candles of Chanukah with
IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi, Chief of Southern Command, and Yoav Galant and IDF soldiers in army base located in northern Gaza Strip. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye

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Stormy weather accompanied by strong western winds created high waves in the Mediterranean Sea along the shore of Israel which made excellent weather condition for surfing. Amateurs and professional surfers from Ashkelon tried their luck to ride on the large waves. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye

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Four year old Israeli girl, Orean from Moshav Kochav in Southern Israel, lights her first Hanukkah candle for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah on Friday 11 December, 2009. In commemoration of the miracle of the oil, Jews light oil lamps or candles each evening for eight days, increasing the number of lights each evening. For this evening, the first night of Chanukah, they light the first candle. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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Ashkelon, Israel on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Since 2008 there have been more than ten coordinated shooting and bombing terrorist attacks across Mumbai, India's largest city, by Islamic terrorists from Pakistan. Indian security companies, army special forces and police are now seeking knowledge and security items to prevent the next terror attack in India. This week a few security businessmen from India visited Israel in the quest to do business with one of the leading countries in the world for security and technology - Israel. They observed the unique israeli Defense Forces Martial Arts: Krav Maga, shot light weapons in a fire range and learnt about The

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Israeli security guards shot and killed an Israeli civilian on Monday morning, December 7, 2009 at Erez crossing as he tried to cross the border into Gaza. The man in his 30s, arrived at the crossing in his car, exited the vehicle and ran on foot toward the gate. Troops registered the man on their security cameras, called out to him to stop, and when he didn't heed their calls, began firing warning shots. The man began climbing the border fence when he was shot and killed. Police sappers were summoned to determine whether the man was carrying explosives, as the initial fear was that the man was a militant. The procedure is called

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Central Israel - Wednesday, December 2, 2009. As Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced Tuesday that Iran will now enrich its uranium to an even higher level, the Israeli emergency forces held a scenario which prepared for a possible rocket attack from Iran on a chemical factory near a central Israeli city. The exercise included evacuation of wounded from the chemical factory, prevention of the spread of deadly chemicals and the use of masks and other preventive devices against any emissions from Iranian rockets and factory chemicals. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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Israeli Agriculturists are driving tractors with flags and signs in protest on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Israeli Agriculturists from the Aravah reigon in south Israel drove their field tractors together on Wednesday, starting from Aravah area in the south and finishing in the capital of Israel which took them three days. The protest was against quotas limiting the number of foreign workers allowed into Israel. The protestors claim the governments quotas violate promises made to them in the past, specifically that the state would not close Israels gates to new workers entirely but rather decrease the number of permits gradually. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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I hope we see [IDF Staff-Sergeant Gilad Schalit] home soon, along with all other MIAs and fugitives,IDF Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi said Tuesday, amid reports that a deal to release the soldier, held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza for over three years, was imminent. Speaking during a tour of the western Negev town of Sderot, Ashkenazi said that it would be unwise to say anything more than what I have already said.
Sderot Mayor David Buskila, who accompanied Ashkenazi on his tour, expressed his hope that Israel would do all in its power to bring this boy home. It's an uneasy decision both for the political and the military echelons. We hope he can light Hanukka candles in his home.Ashkenazi also referred to the situation in the town, which was battered by missiles and rockets fired by Gaza-based terrorists for more than eight years prior to Israel's Operation Cast Lead last winter. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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In ceremony honoring Israel's first prime minister, President Peres, PM Netanyahu speak out against insubordination in military. 'Ben-Gurion wanted one army, which is subordinate to elected government,

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I hope we see [IDF Staff-Sergeant Gilad Schalit] home soon, along with all other MIAs and fugitives,IDF Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi said Tuesday, amid reports that a deal to release the soldier, held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza for over three years, was imminent. Speaking during a tour of the western Negev town of Sderot, Ashkenazi said that it would be unwise to say anything more than what I have already said.
Sderot Mayor David Buskila, who accompanied Ashkenazi on his tour, expressed his hope that Israel would do all in its power to bring this boy home. It's an uneasy decision both for the political and the military echelons. We hope he can light Hanukka candles in his home.Ashkenazi also referred to the situation in the town, which was battered by missiles and rockets fired by Gaza-based terrorists for more than eight years prior to Israel's Operation Cast Lead last winter. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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The demographics of New York City are evidence of a uniquely large and ethnically diverse metropolis. It is the largest city in the United States with a population defined by a long history of international immigration. New York City is home to more than 8 million people, accounting for about 40% of the population of New York State and a similar percentage of the New York metropolitan area, home to about 20 million. Over the last decade the city has been growing faster than the region. Demographers estimate the New York region's population will reach 30 million by 2030. Throughout its history New York City has been a major point of entry for immigrants; the term

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The Israeli Infrastructure Minister Uzi Landau reached an agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Finance, Prime Minister's Office and the Israeli Water Authority that the drought levy will be freeze on January until half of next April However, water prices will rise gradually - Jan. 25 percent, 12.8 percent more in July and in January 2011 two more percent - a total of 40 percent
Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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The taxicabs of New York City, with their distinctive yellow paint, are a widely recognized icon of the city. There are more than 13,000 taxis operating in the city, not including over 40,000 other for-hire vehicles.Taxicabs are operated by private companies and licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC), a New York City government agency. Only medallion taxis, those painted in distinctive yellow paint and regulated by the TLC, are permitted to pick up passengers in response to a street hail. The TLC also regulates and licenses for-hire vehicles, known as car services or livery cabs, which are prohibited from picking up street hails (although this is less often enforced in outer boroughs) and are supposed to pick up only those customers who have called the car service's dispatcher and requested a car. Medallion taxis are named for the official medallion issued by the TLC and attached to a taxis hood. The medallion may be purchased from the City at infrequent auctions, or from another medallion owner. Because of their high prices, medallions (and most cabs) are owned by investment companies and are leased to drivers (hacks). An auction was held in 2006, where 308 new medallions were sold. In the 2006 auction all medallions were designated as either hybrids (254) or handicap accessible (54) taxis.Yellow cabs are often concentrated in the borough of Manhattan, but patrol throughout the five boroughs of New York City and may be hailed with a raised hand or by standing at a taxi stand. A cab's availability is indicated by the lights on the top of the car. When just the center light showing the medallion number is lit, the cab is empty and available. When the OFF DUTY inscriptions to either side of the medallion number are lit, the cab is off duty and not accepting passengers. As of June 2006, fares begin at $2.50 ($3.00 after 8:00 p.m., and $3.50 during the peak weekday hours of 4:00???8:00 p.m.) and increase based on the distance traveled and time spent in slow

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Israeli Minister of Education Mr. Gideon Saar and MK Yuli Tamir came to inaugurate the new rockets protected facility of the elementary school in the Negev
Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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The Port of Ashdod is Israels main cargo port, processing approximately 60% of Israeli marine cargo. The port is located in Ashdod, about 40 kilometers south of Tel Aviv, adjoining the mouth of the Lachish River. Its establishment doubled the country's port capacity. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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Israel Coast Guard and Navy search for an Israeli Towboat crew Member his boat sank near the Trans-Israel pipeline site near Ashkelon his body was found later at night by police scuba divers. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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Shaul Mofaz, deputy leader of Israels Kadima party and a former IDF chief of staff is visiting residents of Sderot while French Optometrists test their vision and hand out free European glasses for charity in Sderot sports center in south-central Israel, on Sunday, November 09, 2009. Mofaz, who now views himself as a future prime minister, said on Sunday that the Israeli government should be prepared to negotiate directly with Hamas in the event that they gain electoral victory following Palestinian President Mahmoud Abass predicted retirement from politics. Mr Mofaz was laying out his own proposal for a peace plan since so far none has been forthcoming from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mr Mofaz said that under his plan a Palestinian state would be established within one year, initially on 60 per cent of the West Bank. As many as 65,000 Jewish settlers now living in isolated settlements would need to be relocated while the larger settlement blocs would be annexed in exchange for Israeli territory. A final Palestinian state, Mr Mofaz said, would be on at least 92 per cent of the West Bank and Gaza. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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French Optometrists are testing the vision of Sderot residents in Sderot sports center in south-central Israel, on Sunday, November 08, 2009. Young and old residents in Sderot lined up to receive free top of the line European glasses from French optometrists and Doctors as part of a French charity organization which donates glasses every year to residents of a needy town or city in Israel. Last year the organization donated glasses to the residents of the neighbouring rocket-stricken city of Ashkelon in south-central Israel during the war with Gaza. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.
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Agriculturists protest at Yad Mordechai intersection in south-central Israel on Sunday November 8, 2009. Israeli Agriculturists from all over Israel gathered together on Sunday at 13 major junctions throughout the country to protest against quotas limiting the number of foreign workers allowed into Israel. The protestors claim the government's quotas violate promises made to them in the past, specifically that the state would not close Israel's gates to new workers entirely but rather decrease the number of permits gradually. The farmers burned tires, held

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Israelis are enjoying the hot weather that arrived suddenly in the beginning of November after a great storm that hit Israel last week where lots of rain fall all over the country.Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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Hundreds of tons of weaponry from a vessel that was discovered on Wednesday morning. The vessel was carrying advanced weaponry and ammunition bound for Hezbollah, has been seized and has been brought into Ashdod port in Israel on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. An Israeli Navy commando force seized control over a suspicious vessel in the early hours of Wednesday morning, which was found to be carrying weapons. The ship is believed to have come for Iran, destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon and meant to dock in Syria. The incident took place some 150 kilometers off the coast, near Cyprus. A fleet of smaller ships approached the vessel, sailing under the Antiguan flag, and boarded it. A significant amount of 122 mm. Katyusha rockets, likely made in Iran, assault rifles, mortar shells and grenades were found on board. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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Dangerous waves hit Ashkelon beach in south-central Israel on Tuesday, November 2, 2009. After a year-long severe drought throughout Israel caused lack of fresh water for agriculture and drinking, heavy rain and strong winds hit Israel this week causing damage and power outages throughout the country. Roads in Tel Aviv were flooded causing some roads to be closed to traffic. According to the Israel Meteorological Service, the levels of rainfall in the past four days have been far above the seasonal averages. About 121 millimeters of rain fell in Netanya, 51 in Tel Aviv and 52 in Haifa with the level of the Sea of Galilee on Sunday had rising by nearly two inches. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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Widespread rainfall across Israel was welcomed by agricultural workers, Israelis and especially Mashka Litvak from Kibbutz Negba, south-central Israel, who is in charge of the local metrological station in the area. Litvak measured 36 ml of rainfall since Friday morning. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.

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An Israeli family anxiously watches the new video of Gilad Shalit in Southern Israel on Friday afternoon, October 2, 2009 as it airs hours after it was received by Israel. After 1,195 days in captivity in which Israeli defense force St.-Sgt. Gilad Schalit has been held in Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, Israel breathed a sigh of relief on Friday afternoon after video footage of the captive soldier was released to the media and aired on Israeli television channels. The captive soldier shows a newspaper from September 14th and appears to be in sound mental condition. In the tape, Shalit says:

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AnIsraeli Jewish family in Israel Moshav Kochav Michael in the Western Negev, South Israel are celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkoth, on the eve of the holiday on Friday, October 2, 2009. The holiday is celebrated in memory of the Exodus from Egypt, and lasts for 7 days. It takes place from 15. Tishri, normally found in October. The reason for living in huts, is that this resembles the way the Jews were living during the 40 years of wandering in Sinai. The practice during this feast varies, but the most pious still live in huts during the festival, and even more Jews eat their meals here, while they sleep in their houses. These huts are erected in the five days between Yom Kippur and Sukkoth. Four species of plants are celebrated with Sukkoth, etrog (citron), lulav (date palm), myrtle, and willow. These are brought to the synagogue, and waved about during the ceremonies. On the last day of Sukkoth, the yearly cycle of reading the Torah starts in festive surroundings. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.
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Israeli supporters of kidnapped Soldier Gilad Shalit, wait and protest outside Erez crossing, between Gaza and Israel, for the passing of the nineteen Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a two-minute long video which proves kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Schalit is alive and in good condition on Friday, October 2, 2009. The supporters called to the Palestinians to release Shalit from captivity. Meanwhile, by midday Friday, Israel almost completed its share of the deal, releasing 19 prisoners, 18 to the West Bank and one to Gaza. The 20th prisoner will be released Sunday, after it turned out that a prisoner released Wednesday was in any case about to complete her sentence and would therefore be released regardless of the deal. Earlier Friday, the prisoners were transferred in four Israel Prison Service vehicles from Hasharon Prison to Ofer Prison and Hashikma Prison, where they were examined by officials from the International Committee of the Red Cross to ascertain that they were in good health. The deal Friday was the first release of Palestinian prisoners under the Netanyahu government. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.
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A Yemen-Israeli Jewish family in Israel Moshav Yahini in the Western Negev, South Israel, prepares for the Jewish holiday of Sukkoth, on the eve of the holiday on Friday, October 2, 2009. The holiday is celebrated in memory of the Exodus from Egypt, and lasts for 7 days. It takes place from 15. Tishri, normally found in October. The reason for living in huts, is that this resembles the way the Jews were living during the 40 years of wandering in Sinai. The practice during this feast varies, but the most pious still live in huts during the festival, and even more Jews eat their meals here, while they sleep in their houses. These huts are erected in the five days between Yom Kippur and Sukkoth. Four species of plants are celebrated with Sukkoth, etrog (citron), lulav (date palm), myrtle, and willow. These are brought to the synagogue, and waved about during the ceremonies. On the last day of Sukkoth, the yearly cycle of reading the Torah starts in festive surroundings. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.
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An Israeli woman anxiously watches the new video of Gilad Shalit in Southern Israel on Friday afternoon, October 2, 2009 as it airs hours after it was received by Israel. After 1,195 days in captivity in which Israeli defense force St.-Sgt. Gilad Schalit has been held in Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, Israel breathed a sigh of relief on Friday afternoon after video footage of the captive soldier was released to the media and aired on Israeli television channels. The captive soldier shows a newspaper from September 14th and appears to be in sound mental condition. In the tape, Shalit says:

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An Israeli settlers hanging a painted picture of their home that was destroyed four years ago in Gush Katif as a decoration of their Sukkah for the comming Sukkot Jewish holiday.
Survey conducted by Industry, Trade and Labor Ministry reveals slight drop in unemployment rate among Israelis evacuated from Gaza, but says more than 58% of evacuees earn less than before disengagement The number of unemployed among Israelis evacuated from the Gaza Strip dropped from 18.8% to 16.2% in the past year, according to a study published Tuesday by the Industry, Trade and Labor Ministry ahead of the release of the interim report composed by the state commission of inquiry into the handling of the evacuees.The study also found that evacuees who do work earn less than the average in the Israeli economy.
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