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Interfaith Conference in Kazakhstan (Photo: GPO)   
Interfaith Conference in Kazakhstan (Photo: GPO)   
President Peres addresses Interfaith Conference in Kazakhstan
1 Jul 2009
"Your decision to initiate an interfaith dialogue in your country can serve as an example for the rest of the world, parts of which seem to have forgotten that we all share the same God, who created man in His image and called him to sanctify life...
While Christians, Muslims and Jews used to believe that there was just one God for all, compassionate, merciful and righteous, there are nowadays others, luckily a minority, that sanctify a different God that permits massacres, forgives cruelty, and calls upon his believers to destroy, kill, lie and ruin."
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Web blog: Dep FM Ayalon on recognizing Israel as a Jewish state
Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon

30 Jun 2009
While the right of the Jewish people to national self-determination is self-evident, Israel expects the Palestinian leadership to turn to its own people and to state in a very clear and concise manner that they indeed recognize the right of the Jewish people to their own state in their historic homeland.
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Terrorist infiltrator arrested and charged 5-Jul-2009
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FM Liberman comments on building in Judea and Samaria 3-Jul-2009
IDF response to Amnesty Report 2-Jul-2009
New draft Bank of Israel Law to be submitted to Cabinet 2-Jul-2009
President Peres calls on Saudi King Abdullah to meet to advance peace process 1-Jul-2009
Dep FM Ayalon addresses MASHAV symposium 1-Jul-2009
Israel satisfied with outcome of Holocaust Era Assets Conference 30-Jun-2009
Spanish high court dismisses probe of Israeli officials 30-Jun-2009
Joint statment by DM Barak and US Envoy Mitchell 30-Jun-2009
Cargo boat attempting illegal entry to Gazan coastal waters intercepted 30-Jun-2009
Cabinet communique 28-Jun-2009
Middle East Quartet statement from meeting in Trieste - June 26, 2009
FM Liberman interview with Radio Reka 25-Jun-2009


Israel and European Commission sign 2008 Financing Agreement
Foreign Ministry DG Yossi Gal and Head of European Commission Delegation to Israel Amb Ramiro Cibrian-Uzal sign Financing Agreement for 2008 Annual Action Programme for Israel

Photo: MFA

22 Jun 2009
Foreign Ministry DG Yossi Gal, and the Head of the EU Delegation to Israel, Amb. Ramiro Cibrian-Uzal, signed a Financing Agreement for the implementation of the 2008 Annual Action Programme for Israel under the EU's European Neighbourhood Policy.
The 2008 Annual Action Programme for Israel will promote legislative approximation and strengthen the dialogue between the EU and Israeli public administrations in the areas of equal employment opportunities and veterinary services.
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Supporting Palestinian Capacity Building - Israel's report to the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee
Supporting Palestinian Capacity Building - Israel's report to the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee
7 Jun 2009
Israel presented its report on supporting Palestinian capacity to the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee which convened in Oslo on June 7-8, 2009.
The report presents steps and actions undertaken by Israel during 2008 and the first quarter of 2009 to substantially improve the West Bank economy, alongside building security and other capacities. These measures have been taken in parallel with diplomatic and economic efforts led by the international community, despite the security risks posed by continued Palestinian terrorist activity against Israel’s civilian population.
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ISRAMUN2009 - The Israeli International Model United Nations
ISRAMUN2009 - The Israeli International Model United Nations
www.ISRAMUN.org
18 Jun 2009
The International Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about civics, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy. ISRAMUN 2009 is the first academic International Model United Nations in Israel. It will open its first conference (August 17-25, 2009) with the theme: Nuclear Agendas: Our World, Our Lives.
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Important notice to MFA RSS subscribers
8 Jun 2009
In order to simplify our RSS service, we have unified several of our releases. Those who wish to receive these updates are invited to sign up to these two new lists which replace former separate postings:

- MFA press releases and spokesman statements (2009)
- Israel and the UN - Issues and statements
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Lod mosaic to be re-exposed
Excavation site of the Lod mosaic (Israel Antiquities Authority)
Excavation site of the Lod mosaic (Israel Antiquities Authority)
1 Jul 2009
Thirteen years after one of the most beautiful mosaics ever to be seen in the country was covered over, the Israel Antiquities Authority, in cooperation with the municipality of Lod and its residents, is beginning an archaeological excavation that will re-expose the mosaic, once and for all. A recent generous gift from the Leon Levy Foundation and Shelby White, Chairman of the Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority, will enable the IAA to excavate, conserve and establish the Lod Mosaic Archaeological Center on the site.
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Iran: Statements by Israeli leaders - June 2009

PM Netanyahu (22 June): "The true nature of the Iranian regime has been unmasked. You can actually see the lack of Iranian democracy at work. This is a regime that represses its own people, supports terrorism worldwide and openly denies the Holocaust, while calling for the elimination of Israel. This regime is not only a great threat to our existence, but also to moderate Arab countries, the safety of Europe and to the peace in the world.

FM Liberman (3 June): "The Iranian nuclear issue is obviously not exclusively an Israeli problem. This is a problem for the entire Middle East. The Arab countries are especially concerned about Iran's nuclear program.  Iran contributes to instability in the Middle East."
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Gilad Shalit: In terrorist captivity since 25 June 2006
Gilad Shalit: In terrorist captivity since 25 June 2006
Listen to the story: Children reading for Gilad Shalit - When the Fish Met the Shark
25 Jun 2009
June 25, 2009 marks three years of Staff Sergeant Shalit's captivity. Hamas continues to refuse Red Cross access to the kidnapped soldier.

On June 25, 2006, Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists within Israeli territory, near the Kerem Shalom crossing. The kidnapping was part of an unprovoked and well-planned attack which involved seven terrorists, armed with explosive charges, anti-tank missiles, light arms and more, and which made use of a tunnel under the Israel-Gaza border. During the course of the attack, two soldiers were killed, and five other soldiers wounded.
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18th Maccabiah to be held in July
Opening ceremony of the 17th Maccabiah Games, 2005 (Photo: Itamar Greenberg)
Opening ceremony of the 17th Maccabiah Games, 2005 (Photo: Itamar Greenberg)
24 Jun 2009
The 18th Maccabiah Games, the largest sporting event in the history of the State of Israel, will take place 13-23 July 2009, with the participation of 5,300 Jewish athletes from 64 countries and 2,000 athletes from Israel. The colorful, updated opening ceremony, aimed at a young 18-30 audience, will take place on 13 July in Ramat Gan Stadium and the closing ceremony will take place in Latrun on 23 July.
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Tel Aviv-Yafo celebrates 100 years
Tel Aviv-Yafo Centennial Year 1909-2009

Tel Aviv, the first modern Hebrew city, was founded on April 11, 1909. As the city of Tel Aviv-Yafo is celebrating its 100th anniversary, a wide array of events are being planned for the centennial celebrations.
As part of the city’s centennial celebrations, Tel Aviv will hold its annual White Night on Wednesday May 27 - a nostalgic tribute to the early days of Tel Aviv. Numerous events throughout the city, will begin at 21:00 and run through sunrise the following morning.
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Operation Cast Lead: 27 Dec 2008 - 18 Jan 2009
Remains of a rocket that landed near Sderot on Sunday monring, January 18 (Photo: Reuters)

Remains of a rocket that landed near Sderot on Sunday monring, January 18 (Photo: Reuters)


For eight years, the residents of southern Israel were the unceasing targets of brutal, deliberate rocket fire designed to hit civilians. Israel embarked on Operation Cast Lead not as a first option but as a last resort, after we tried all other ways and options to bring quiet to the communities in the south.

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