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Israel Transportation Minister, Israel Katz,  visits the largest passenger ship arrived ever to Israel who anchored in Ashdod Port.MSC -
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Thousands of people watched a spectacular display of balloons in various colors and sizes which painted the sky of the northern Negev Israel, on Friday March 5, 2010. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.
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A spectacular display of balloons in various colors and sizes who painted the sky of the northern Negev Israel on Thursday March 4 2010. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Activists advocating the release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit are putting stickers on goods bound for Gaza's residents through Kerem Shalom Crossing. The stickers are printed with an inscription in Hebrew and in Arabic that reads:
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A group of Arabs Israelis from Umm El Fahem are protesting at Erez crossing checkpoint, Israel on Thursday, February 11, 2010. The group who gathered at the checkpoint called for Hamas to release captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit from the Gaza Strip in return for the exchange of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.
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An Arab ambassador called off his wedding after discovering his wife-to-be, who had worn a face-covering veil whenever they met, was bearded and cross-eyed, the Gulf News reported Wednesday. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Police forces were alerted following reports of an explosive device found on a fuel tanker at the entrance to the Eilat-Ashkelon Pipeline Company's facility in Ashkelon, where large stores of gas and fuel are kept. Security officers in the nearby factories were also instructed to be on high alert. Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Thousands attended the traditional march along the sand dunes of the nature reserve Nitzanim. Israeli familes walked along the send dunes and the  blue beach. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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The Western Negev has been in the news almost daily, as it has been the focus of constant Qassam missile attacks from bordering Gaza. Local regional councils and other organizations, including KKL-JNF decided that it was time for people to experience other facets of this fascinating region. The month of February, which in Israel is already the end of winter, provided a perfect opportunity to visit the south. The name chosen for this month-long
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Naor Sudmi (right) and Adir Sadumi (Left) Month after heinous murder of seven-year-old Leon Kalantarov in Beni Ayish, indictment filed against twins Naor, Adir Sudmi, who are also charged on seven other counts including molestation of other minors. According to indictment, brothers molested Kalantarov prior to murder Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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An Israeli woman is struggling to open her umbrella on Ashkelon beach on Thursday Feb 4 2010. Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Super Dvora Mark III is the latest generation of the venerable Dvora family of fast patrol boats or fast attack crafts (FPB/FAC). Manufactured by IAI Ramta in 2004 these vessels are capable of speeding up to 50 knots (93 km/h) in littoral waters thanks to its state of the art thrust vectoring control Articulated Surface Drives(ASD) while holding various armaments up to 30 mm cannons in its armory. Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a prisoner swap which would bring to the release of captive IDF soldier Gilad Schalit have reached an impasse, and the reason is Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, according to senior Gaza-based Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Palestinian militants claimed Tuesday they had sent a barrage of floating barrels filled with explosives toward Israel's beaches to avenge the killing of a Hamas leader in the Gulf emirate of Dubai.Police cordoned off beaches, ordered surfers out of the water and deployed robotic bomb squads along a large swath of southern Israel's coastline after two explosive-laden barrels washed up on shore, ready to blow up.Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Israeli sappers rushed to a scene on Ashkelon beach where a suspicious object was found near the Ashkelon coast on Monday, February 1, 2010. Police sappers arrived to detonate the object and sealed off traffic to the area. The policed summarized that the the object was a bomb that floated from the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye.
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The Western Negev has been in the news almost daily, as it has been the focus of constant Qassam missile attacks from bordering Gaza. Local regional councils and other organizations, including KKL-JNF decided that it was time for people to experience other facets of this fascinating region. The month of February, which in Israel is already the end of winter, provided a perfect opportunity to visit the south. The name chosen for this month-long festival is the catchy Darom Adom – Scarlet South – since red anemones are in flower everywhere, covering the western Negevs expanses in breathtaking scarlet carpets. Other attractions include open-air markets selling local produce such as cheeses and boutique wines, cycling and various activities for all age groups. Hikes through the unique natural landscape of this region were organized by KKL-JNF. We joined such a hike, enjoying the perfect weather and feasting our eyes on the seemingly never-ending wildflowers and natural vistas. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Tu B'Shevat, the 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar -- celebrated this year on Shabbat, January 30, 2010 -- is the day that marks the beginning of a
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The mother of Ilan Sa'adon holds up a picture of her son in her apartment and says: Thank God for revenging the murder of my son but way twenty years later...!?. Score settled with man behind death of soldiers Avi Sasportas and Ilan Sa'adon. Hamas sources in Damascus issued an official statement on Friday accusing Israel of assassinating one of the movement's military commanders, Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai nine days ago. Israel has yet to respond to the report.Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Special Olympics Israel is part of the Special Olympics International nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through year round sports training and competitions. The goal of Special Olympics is to change attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities emphasizing potential, ability and acceptance. Our athletes come from all social and economic sectors of our country: from city and village, kibbutz and moshav, North and South, veteran Israelis and new immigrants, Jew, Muslim, Christian and Druze.Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Dozens of members of the Ethiopian Jewish community braved wind and rain outside an Ashdod building where an aliyah (immigration to Israel) and absorption gathering was being held to protest the delay in bringing about 8,700 of their relatives who have been waiting for about a decade to come to Israel.Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Netanyahu said that the key to increasing aliya is to strengthen the economy.
Speaking at the Immigrant Absorption symposium in Ashdod On Monday January 25 2010, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that millions of immigrants saved the state by strengthening it in every field.
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A man is crossing at the last moment before a flesh flood hits Nahal Habsor in the western Negev.Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Malcolm Hedding (pictured) and Representatives from the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem - Christian supporters of Israel are visiting a school in Ashkelon on Sunday, January 17, 2010 which was hit by a Grad missile fired by Hamas during Cast Lead operation in Gaza Strip. The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem will contribute concrete shelters to Jewish settlements, cities and towns surrounding Gaza strip, for use in the event of a future military confrontation. Photo Rafael Ben-Ari/ Chameleons Eye.
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Ashdod residents enjoy the warmth of the sun and the sea in Ashdod Arches Beach. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/ Chameleons Eye
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Kadima members will soon be called upon to vote in the party primary elections, Knesset Member Shaul Mofaz told supporters Thursday during a meeting in southern Israel.During the meeting, Mofaz continued to slam Livni's policy, charging that Kadima is facing an absence of leadership and a party rift. Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Brigadier General Avi Zamir the IDF Head of Human Resources Directorate  is promoting  with teachers and school staff  the enterprise of Israel Minister of Education, Gideon Saar  and Ministry of Education -
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Israeli boys enjoy the warm sun and bathing in the Mediterranean sea waters at the beginning of the winter in Israel on Jan 9 2010. Photo by Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Israeli MK Shaul Mofaz addressing his political vision on Wednesday Jan 6 2010, to students at Sapir College. Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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The Ministry of Environmental Protection  has published a national tender for authorized sites for old vehicle scrappage. The tender represents an important step in the implementation of an accelerated vehicle retirement program in Israel. The program will apply to vehicles that are at least 20 years old and owners will be paid 3000 shekels per scrapped vehicle. Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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Leon Kalantarovs  Murder Story. Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
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An Israel couple kissing to welcome the new years day 2010.New Year's Day is the first day of the year. On the modern Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated on January 1, as it was also in ancient Rome (though other dates were also used in Rome). In all countries except for Israel using the Gregorian calendar as their main calendar, it is a public holiday, often celebrated with fireworks at the stroke of midnight as the new year starts. January 1 on the Julian calendar corresponds to January 14 on the Gregorian calendar, and it is on that date that followers of some of the Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate the New Year. In Western Christianity New Year's Day, January 1, is the eighth day of Christmas.Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye
Israel New Year's Day 2010
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