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Vita Bekker

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Palestinian activists sue Israel for the return of 6,000 books

May 19, 2013

Following the 1948 war, Israeli librarians rushed to collect 30,000 mostly Arabic books from the houses of Jerusalem's prominent Palestinian families. Now, the families want their books back. Vita Bekker reports from Tel AvivRead article "Palestinian activists sue Israel for the return of 6,000 books"

Netanyahu's big spending has Israel up in arms

May 16, 2013

Premier's million-dollar lifestyle, including hairdressers and makeup, does not sit well with Israelis facing higher taxes and welfare and medical-benefit cuts. Vita Bekker reports from Tel AvivRead article "Netanyahu's big spending has Israel up in arms"

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Syria, Israel exchange fire over Golan Heights ceasefire line

May 21, 2013

Syria said its troops destroyed an Israeli vehicle that crossed into its territory, but Israel denies the report. Read article

Kerry returns to Mideast to advance peace plans

May 21, 2013

The United States secretary of state is heading back to the region to press his case for Syrian peace talks.Read article

Latest Comments

Israeli strikes raise stakes in Syria conflict

May 6 , 2013 | 08:09AM GST

zawanrima

Isreali strike is against the sovernity of a nation. Who is Isreal to strike and where is the so called "UN" here? If Isreal can strike Syria today, I bet it can strike any country in the Middle East whenever in the name of "self-defense". Where is the Civilised Western World here??

Israeli strike on Syria 'targets missiles bound for Hizbollah'

May 5 , 2013 | 12:28PM GST

JCPA-JerusalemCenter

The situation in Syria is being taken advantage of by Iran and the Hizbullah leadership, and Israel is attacking Iran in Syria, not trying to take part in the Syrian Civil War.

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