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David Bachar's photograph projects a feeling of randomness, generated by the chance gathering of these particular people at this particular place.

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Pelicans, cranes, vultures, and hundreds of other fowl are arriving in Israel these days. Over the next few weeks, engage in a variety of spectacular bird watching and other activities around the Galilee.

Now that a cease-fire has been declared, it's time to go down South and support the restauranteurs and their delicious cuisine.

Bassam al-Salhi's visit demonstrates Beijing's growing influence in Mideast issues; Abbas hopes for China's help in upgrading UN status.

Security sources said one of the 107 millimeter rockets fired on Wednesday fell about 500 meters inside Lebanese territory and the other landed right on the border. There were no reports of casualties.

The worldview of many Israelis and Diaspora Jews was turned upside down during the Gaza operation by the outpouring of international support and overwhelming media sympathy.

The cease-fire announcement had set off frenzied late-night street celebrations in the coastal strip, and raised hopes of a new era in relations between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas declared victory after Cast Lead, but did not manage to convince the general public in the Gaza Strip. This time, however, even those who aren’t supporters of the organization respect its political achievement.

Barak wanted to end it, Lieberman demanded a ground invasion, and Netanyahu vacillated. Behind the scenes of the Forum of Three's meetings on the Gaza operation.