On two separate occasions in the recent past, diplomats staying near the Old City refused to take a photo with its walls in the background. Berlin considers the area "occupied Palestinian territory."
An endangered species, the seal is protected by Nature and Park Authority volunteers until it decides to return to sea.
"It exceeds the expectations, I am the happiest in the world," Kirel says after gaining 362 points. Returning champion Loreen from Sweden wins song contest again with her hit "Tattoo"
“I’m happy to dedicate my medal to the residents of the south who are going through a difficult period, to IDF soldiers and to all the State of Israel," Lanir says after her victory.
S&P affirms its Aa-/A-1+ credit rating and stable outlook for Israel in an expectation for tensions over the judicial reform to ease.
