Israel’s 60th Anniversary
Thursday, April 10th, 2008
May 14th will mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern state of Israel. But according to The New York Times, public morale is low in Israel as a result of the recent war in Lebanon and a general sense of mistrust for the government. A growing petition is calling for the money currently earmarked for the celebration to be spent instead on health, education and infrastructure projects.
How much do you know about the issues currently affecting Israel? Learn more here:
Online Newshour: In-Depth Coverage of the Israel-Palestinian Conflict and Israeli-Hezbollah Clash
NOW: Timeline: Israel-Lebanon Crisis
Frontline: Israel’s Next War
Ten years ago: Religion and Ethics Newsweekly covered Israel’s 50th Anniversary.
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