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The underground tunnels of the Western Wall - Jerusalem

The Western Wall tunnel is an underground tunnel exposing the Western Wall in its full length. The tunnel is adjacent to the Western Wall and is...

by Pixsmedia Images in Israel on 09/02/2012

Our World

Hezekiah's Tunnel in Jerusalem

The City of David is a long and narrow six-hectare ridge that stretches to the south of the Temple Mount, outside the Old City of Jerusalem. 9th...

by Pixsmedia Images in Israel on 09/02/2012

Politics

Israeli forces allegedly demolish home and agricultural area

Mechanisms of the Israeli civil administration demolish a home, retaining walls and Khhabbih Tstal agricultural are in the Shweiki Khalayleh...

by Mahmoud illean in Israel on 09/02/2012

09/02/2012 - The underground tunnels of the Western Wall - Jerusalem - Israel - The Western Wall tunnel is an...
09/02/2012 - Hezekiah's Tunnel in Jerusalem - Israel - The City of David is a long and narrow...
09/02/2012 - Israeli forces allegedly demolish home and agricultural area - Israel - Mechanisms of the Israeli civil...
09/02/2012 - Cinema Jerusalem opens after 25 years of closure - Israel - Cinema Jerusalem was the first cinema...
09/02/2012 - Graffiti left by extremists on the walls of 'Peace Now' - Jerusalem - Israel - Religious Jewish extremists allegedly...
09/02/2012 - Palestinians protest at Red Cross in support of prisoner Khadr Adnan - Israel - Palestinian protesters hold national...
08/02/2012 - Italian U19 national women's team tours Jerusalem's sites - Israel - Italian women's team during their...
08/02/2012 - Nationwide strike in Israel leaves store fronts closed - Jerusalem - Israel - During Israel's main labour union...
08/02/2012 - Israel Celebrates Tu B'Shvat by planting trees - Itamar - Israel - Thousands of Israelis took to the hills...
08/02/2012 - Orthodox Jewish children visit the Wester Wall - Jerusalem - Israel - The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or Kotel...

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Cinema Jerusalem opens after 25 years of closure
Cinema Jerusalem was the first cinema in the city of East Jerusalem. Now, it has reopen its doors to an audience, after the closure 25 years ago, but with a new look. Israel. 9th Februa...
Graffiti left by extremists on the walls of 'Peace Now'  - Jerusalem
Religious Jewish extremists allegedly left graffiti on the walls of 'Peace Now,' reading 'There is no left-wing = The absence of terrorist attacks." Israel. 9th Febr...
Palestinians protest at Red Cross in support of prisoner Khadr Adnan
Palestinian protesters hold national flags and placards with slogans in Arabic during a demonstration outside the International Red Cross offices in east Jerusalem against the detention...
Israeli forces allegedly demolish home and agricultural area
Mechanisms of the Israeli civil administration demolish a home, retaining walls and Khhabbih Tstal agricultural are in the Shweiki Khalayleh neighborhood outside of Jerusalem. Israel. ...
The underground tunnels of the Western Wall - Jerusalem
The Western Wall tunnel is an underground tunnel exposing the Western Wall in its full length. The tunnel is adjacent to the Western Wall and is located under buildings of the Old City ...
Hezekiah's Tunnel in Jerusalem
The City of David is a long and narrow six-hectare ridge that stretches to the south of the Temple Mount, outside the Old City of Jerusalem. 9th February 2012
Orthodox Jewish children visit the Wester Wall - Jerusalem
The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or Kotel is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. It is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded ...
Italian U19 national women's team tours Jerusalem's sites
Italian women's team during their visit to the city of Jerusalem. The young women visited the Wester Wall inside the Old City. Israel. 8th February 2012
Nationwide strike in Israel leaves store fronts closed - Jerusalem
During Israel's main labour union declared a strike, airports, ports, banks and the stock market have shut down. Israel. 8th February 2012
Israel Celebrates Tu B'Shvat by planting trees - Itamar
Thousands of Israelis took to the hills and parks to celebrate the holiday of Tu B'Shvat, known as the birthday of trees. The holiday marks the beginning of Spring. 8th February 20...
African immigrants in Israel
Since 2006, Israel has seen a steep rise in the number of migrants arriving from Africa, in particular from Eritrea, Sudan and Ivory Coast. It is estimated over 20,000 entered illegally...
Human Rights Day March in Tel Aviv
The 2011 Human Rights day March in Tel Aviv was organised by the Israeli Human Rights Group ACRI. The March gave stage to a wide number and variety of human rights organisations. Tel Av...
Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem
Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset for an Open House event on the occasion of the parliament’s 63rd birthday. Knesset Speaker Reuven Rubi Rivlin: ”I promise the public an exception...
African refugees receive free dinner from charity groups - Tel Aviv
Eritrean and Sudanese refugees, who live in Israel, receive a free dinner in Southern Tel Aviv from a Christian charity and private non profit groups in the area. Israel. 7th February 2...
Shops demolished in the Ras al-Amud neighborhood - Jerusalem
House demolition is a controversial tactic used by the Israeli Defence Forces in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip against Palestinians and Israeli settlers. Israel. 7th Febr...
Hostile graffiti is written  on Monastery of the Cross - Jerusalem
Settlers are allegedly writing hostile slogans on the Monastery of the Cross and a school in Jerusalem. The graffiti said 'Pay the Price,' among other slogans. Israel. 7th Feb...
Religious Extremists Target The Holy Cross - Jerusalem
In an intensifying wave of religious intolerance, two cars belonging to members of the Monastery of the Cross were vandalized overnight. Car tires were slashed and they were littered wi...
Israeli bulldozers flatten land for national park in the Issawiya
Israeli bulldozers and planners flatten land in Issawiya to make way for a national park. The leveling of land in this area is extremely disputed between Palestinians and Israelis. Jeru...
Protest against bicycle lanes
Palestinians protest against the construction of bicycle lanes in the neighborhood of French Hill. Jerusalem, Israel. 5th February 2012
Protest against Syrian president Bashar al-Assad
Palestinians in front of the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem waving Syrian flags and placards against the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and against the repressive massacres at Ertkba. J...

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Sheik Jarrah (Jerusalem) -

Sheik Jarrah (Jerusalem) - Doing the big demonstration tonight.

Every friday at East

Every friday at East Jerusalem`s Sheik Jerach you`ll find a good Demo and some clashes with police it`s more of a show by now but still nice to see a few times,also every friday there the weekly clash with police at Naalin against the fence just be carefull not to be shot!
Go to Nablus to the houses of latest terrorists killed by Israel hangout with the gunmen always a nice visual story.To enter Gaza you need GPO PRESS CARD or cross into Sinai Egypt take a taxi to Rafah and cross from there 200$ and your`e in via tunnel great story to shoot aswell
So it`s endless but all been done!

Hey guys... I am heading to

Hey guys... I am heading to Tel Aviv for a few days tomorrow. If you have any leads on current affairs or / and ideas how to get into Gaza let me know. Thanks!

Shooting Ethiopean-Jews Sigd

Shooting Ethiopean-Jews Sigd Celebrations in Jerusalem today

School attendance numbers

School attendance numbers have dramatically declined due to parental fears of the Swine Flu epidemic; in Tel Aviv the Usshikin School stated 6 out of 185 students attended school today. This would make an interesting feature to follow up on the Swine Flu epidemic on how it affects your region, your hospitals and public buildings.