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    Israel: A Vibrant Entrpreneurial Community

    Video: Israel is a world leader in the number of startups per-capita, with a smart and vibrant hi-tech entrepreneurship community.
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    Suspension of Diplomatic and Consular Operations

    As of March 3, 2014, Israel's diplomats will no longer engage with foreign representatives, take care of official visits, or provide any consular services. These steps are part of a year-long labor dispute with the Israeli Ministry of Finance.
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    PM Netanyahu's Speech at the 2014 AIPAC Conference

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu'S remarks at the American Israeli Political Action Committee (AIPAC) 2014 Policy Conference, Tuesday, March 4, 2014
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    Iran's Military Nuclear Program Must Be Stopped

    ​During negotiations on Iran’s military nuclear program, the world must remember the true, brutal nature of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s regime, and the enmity it feels towards the United States and its allies.
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    PM Netanyahu Visits the US

    PM Netanyahu will meet with President Obama to discuss the Iranian Nuclear Progran and the Palestinian-Israeli peace process. the PM will also attend the AIPAC conference and visit Silicone Valley.
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    Amb. Dermer's Interview with CBN

    In an interview to the Chritian Broadcasting Network news, Amb. Dermer emphasized that "the only way to stop Iran's nuclear weapons program is through crippling sanctions and a credible military threat."
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    Video: The Healing Powers of the Dead Sea

    At 400 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is famous for being the lowest point on earth. It is also famous for its amazing healing powers.
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    Miss Israel Visits the US

    ​​Yityish “Titi” Aynaw, the First Miss Israel of Ethiopian descent, visited in Washington DC, New York and Philadelphia.
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    PM Netanyahu addresses Conference of Presidents

    Remarks by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations' 40th annual Israel Leadership Mission, held in Jerusalem (February 17, 2014).
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    Video: Sunshine Across Israel

    Israelis lip-dub Matisyahu's hit "Sunshine" on the background of some of Israel's most beautiful sites.
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    Video: Amb. Dermer on the Iran's Nuclear Program

    In an Interview to USA Today, Ambassador Ron Dermer stressed the importance of keeping strong sanctions on Iran as a way to promote a diplomatic solution to dismantle its nuclear program.
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    Palestinian incitement - An Obstacle to Peace

    During this decisive period of negotiations, which Israel hopes will lead to peace, incitement to hatred and violence cannot be allowed to continue.
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    International Holocaust Remembrance Day

    On January 27, ceremonies all around the world mark the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
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    Washington Jewish Film Festival Online

    The Washington Jewish Film Festival (WJFF) is offering early screenings of some of this year's movies online.
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    PM Netanyahu Highlights Israel Innovation in Davos

    Video: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the 2014 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos addressed conference of global information technology leaders.
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