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Jerusalem entrance Sept. 16 2010 Daniel Bar-On
In battle against traffic, Jerusalem okays plan to widen main highway into city 0 comments
Rachael Risby-Raz Sept. 8, 2010 Tomer Appelbaum
Olmert corruption trial put on recess after witness cries on stand

Ehud Olmert's former travel planner Rachael Risby-Raz breaks down crying on the witness stand; accuses prosecution of leaking documents to the media.

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Jewish neighborhood in East Jerusalem
East Jerusalem housing plans cast new shadow over Israel-Palestinian peace talks

As Israeli and Palestinian leaders wrap up Egypt summit already marred by row over West Bank settlements, Jerusalem council announces plan to debate building 1,362 housing units beyond Green Line.

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The enlargement was planned as part of efforts to rebuild the ramp leading to the Mugrabi Gate, a centuries-old passageway between the Western Wall Plaza and the Temple Mount.

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An evening singalong in Kiryat Yovel, Emil Salman
Communes counter Haredi influence in J'lem's Kiryat Yovel

There are about 30 'communities' in Israel, half of them in Jerusalem and five in Kiryat Yovel. The municipality supports them, as part of Mayor Nir Barkat's efforts to stem the exodus of the city's young people.

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olmert - Tomer Appelbaum - September 6. 2010
Court rejects prosecution bid to deem Olmert's former travel planner a 'hostile witness'

Documents presented by prosecution in Rishon Tours trial show contradiction between Raz-Risby's testimony to police and court.

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Documents indicate Olmert had hand in double-billed trips

Former PM's hard-written notes demonstrate his intimate knowledge of trip funding details.

with Liel Kyzer 0 comments
Situation grave for Jerusalem Ashkenazim

Bereaved families will soon have to resort to high-density burial methods as graveyards start to run out of plots.

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olmert - Tomer Appelbaum - September 6. 2010
Cracks appear in Olmert's defense in Rishon Tours affair

Documents submitted by the prosecution to the Jerusalem District Court appeared to show that contrary to what he has claimed, the former PM was very involved in his overseas travel arrangements.

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olmert - Tomer Appelbaum - September 6. 2010
Former PM Olmert congratulates government on start of peace talks

In the former prime minister's first public appearance since the police recommended trying him in connection with the Holyland corruption affair, Olmert mainly spoke about the negotiations.

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Olmert's Rishon Tours trial returns after summer recess 0 comments
Rendering of planned Strauss House
Western Wall development 'illegal', opponents claim

The controversial Strauss House is a 900-square-meter building planned for the northern area of the plaza in front of the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City.

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North American Jews making aliyah
After 8-year downturn, aliyah up for second consecutive year

Number of immigrants to Israel reached 17,880 this past year, an increase of 18 percent over last year's figures collated by the Jewish Agency.

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A Star is Born 03/09/10 Alex Levac
Stardust in Sultan’s Pool

‘A Star is Born’ is holding its finale in Jerusalem tomorrow night, after quiet negotiations with ultra-Orthodox leaders. City fathers are bursting with pride.

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Terror victim group wants Zaka to build HQ in Sheikh Jarrah 0 comments
Balsam cultivation on Kibbutz Ein Gedi, Michal Fattal
After repeated failures, new effort to revive the legendary balsam plant shows promise

Balsam, once the source of the region's most sought-after perfume, disappeared from the local ecosystem centuries ago

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zaka - "uzi" - March 8, 2010
Committee advocates building ZAKA headquarters in Sheikh Jarrah

Terror victims' memorial group wants Jerusalem City Council to approve construction of the massive complex in contested neighborhood.

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Lance Wolf trial Tomer Appelbaum 31.8.2010
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Beating death suspect 30/08/10 Tomer Appelbaum
Teens suspected of beating U.S. Jew to death in Jerusalem

Suspects allegedly attacked Lance Wolf, 60, because he refused to give them a cigarette; Victim lay bleeding for 50 minutes before anyone called for help.

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Hospital - Nir Keidar
Two brothers suspected of stealing donations for transplant patients

The suspects ran an organization to raise for funds for patients in need of liver, heart transplants; the two have admitted to irregularities but deny stealing money.

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Aviva Shalit at a Jerusalem rally to mark her son Gilad’s fifth birthday in Hamas captivity.
Aviva Shalit to Sara Netanyahu: Please don't ignore my son

At least 1,000 people gathered at the protest tent outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem Saturday to call for the release of Gilad Shalit.

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Aviva Shalit at Gilad birthday rally Tomer Appelbaum August 28, 2010
Aviva Shalit to Sara Netanyahu: Don't ignore my son

Family, friends and supporters mark IDF soldier Gilad Shalit's fifth birthday in Hamas captivity with Jerusalem rally.

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Gil Dvash, 45, allegedly assaulted children during their visits to the Jerusalem synagogue where he worked.

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Hand in Hand school, Emil Salman / Jini
Parents accuse state of trying to take over mixed Jewish-Arab school

The Max Rayne bilingual school in Jerusalem is the country's largest Jewish-Arab institution with 530 students.

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One of the women working on antiquities.
A behind-the-scenes look at the restoration of Israel's antiquities

Years before corruption allegations, something entirely different was uncovered at the Holyland project site in Jerusalem: traces of ancient communities, including shards of 2 clay vessels.

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