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WJC News Update – Israel to welcome 70,000 visitors for Christmas

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 23 December 2014

Israel to welcome 70,000 visitors for Christmas

The Israeli Tourism Ministry is working in cooperation with church officials and other bodies to facilitate the celebration of Christmas by the 70,000 visitors expected to arrive in Israel for the Christmas period.

Can Israel Solve Europe’s Energy Woes? – Foreign Policy

23 Dec 2014 New natural gas finds in the eastern Mediterranean are fueling dreams that Israel can provide Brussels an energy alternative to Russia. READ MORE »

Tale of Jews in WWII Polish zoo aims to open minds – The Times of Israel

23 Dec 2014 Teacher and author Antony Lishak inspires Jerusalem high school students to write the narratives they’re not being taught READ MORE »

Campaign in Argentine tourist town calls for boycott of Israeli backpackers – JTA

23 Dec 2014 A campaign against Israeli backpackers has been launched in the Patagonian region of Argentina, where Israelis make up about 10 percent of the lucrative tourist trade. READ MORE »