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Israeli government accused of curbing court independence
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\’s conservative government came under attack on Tuesday for promoting legislation that critics said would weaken the independence of Israel\’s judiciary.
Briefs: They’re Jews first and Israelis second; Pope to soap offending trope
Collection of news briefs
Israel Wins More Than Hoop Crown
Everybody wanted to be in Moscow this past weekend. Leaders from all over the world flew in to partake in history: President George W. Bush, French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder all made it, as did President Moshe Katzav of Israel.
Israel in the Valley
So 40,000 people can\’t be wrong, right? That\’s how many people are expected to attend next week\’s 53rd Annual Israel Independence Day Festival.
Celebrating Israel’s Independence
While it may be true that if you ask two Jews a question, you\’re likely to get three different opinions, it appears that thousands were in agreement last Sunday: The Israel Independence Day Festival at Hansen Dam was the place to be to celebrate the Jewish State\’s 49th birthday. Festival organizers said that attendance reached 10,000 for the daylong event, which featured food, live entertainment, cultural exhibits, picnic areas and a children\’s amusement park.
Israel at 49
Looking for a traditional Israeli way to celebrate Yom Ha\’Atzma\’ut?