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Festivities are taking place across Israel to mark the founding of the state 60 years ago - Journal (english) 08.05.2008 16:00 UTC

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Simon PuehlerMay 8, 2008

Festivities are taking place across Israel to mark the founding of the state 60 years ago. A military display was staged off the coast of Tel Aviv to celebrate the occasion - with paratrooper drops, air shows and sail-pasts. Many ordinary Israelis -- both young and old -- chose to enjoy the pubic holiday in a more relaxed fashion. But security was high after warnings of terrorist attacks with crossings to the West Bank closed off.

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