After important stops in Egypt and Jordan, Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Israel. During his 2-day visit there, he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Ruben Rivlin, in addition to stops at Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum and Research Center) and the Kotel (Western Wall). Pence is also scheduled to address …
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In early November 2017, as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, the Israeli Knesset (similar to the US Congress) hosted a special gathering to express thanks and gratitude to Christians, recognizing their contributions in the establishment and sustaining of the miracle of Israel. "The State of Israel was established, …
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While not extremely rare, it is a privilege reserved for few: a foreign dignitary speaking before another country's parliament. Yet, US Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to address the Israeli Knesset (similar to Congress in the US) on December 18, marking the first time a US official has done so since George W Bush's …
Roughly 1.5 - 2 million (depending upon various statistics) Arabs live in Israel. Collectively, they are primarily known as Palestinians, as few will identify themselves as Israeli. Israel grants the same freedoms and privileges to Arabs as it does Jews. Arabs are represented in the Knesset (parliament), hold important government and civil positions (such as …
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