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Last update - 16:14 01/05/2008 Tourism Ministry plans for Galilee development By Irit Rosenblum Tags: Israel hotels, Druze villages  In 2008, the Tourism Ministry will provide financial assistance totaling NIS 2 million to entrepreneurs from Druze and Circassian communities in the Galilee who open guest houses. The project is part of an ongoing government plan, budgeted at around NIS 8 million, aimed at developing 14 minority communities. Among these communitieis are Abu Snan, Julis, and Peki'in. The program's goal is the establishment of nearly 300 guest houses that would join the 225 already in existence since 2006. Advertisement The Tourism Ministry's financial aid will cover 24 percent of the investment sum, and will be given to entrepreneurs on the condition that the units be built within two years and be used for strictly tourist purposes for the first five years. Related articles: Galilee Arabs paint mosque blue and white for Israel's 60th Five Stops in the Galilee PM visits Druze community in Galilee, vows stronger ties Bookmark to del.icio.us   Clear, present danger Survey : 52% of youth believe Israel faces existential threat. Feeling guilty Europe's criticism of Israel is more than just anti-Semitism.   1.   local council taxes on guest houses should be annulled 14:36  |  traintalk 24/04/08   2.   Stimulate it , before giving it away to Arabs 16:47  |  Sal 24/04/08   3.   What about christians communities... 17:40  |  Rami 24/04/08

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