FM Livni to Secy Rice: There is today hope for peace
FM Livni: We need to remind ourselves where we stood only a year ago, when we faced terror attacks, when the situation in the Gaza Strip led to an understanding that there was no hope for peace.

We launched Annapolis process. There is now a dialogue between Israel and diplomatic leaders on the Palestinian side. There is hope for peace, which can represent the interests of both sides.
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Defense Minister Barak meets with President Mubarak in Alexandria, Egypt
Israeli Defense Minister Barak told Egyptian President Mubarak that he release of the abducted soldier, Gilad Shalit, occupies a place of prime importance on Israel's national agenda and that Israel views Egypt as a central factor in Shalit's return. Barak also conveyed his appreciation for Egypt's efforts in preventing arms smuggling to the Gaza Strip, but emphasized efforts must be made to reduce smuggling even more.
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Prime Minister’s Conference for Export and International Cooperation 2008 
The Prime Minister’s Conference for Export and International Cooperation to be held in Jerusalem on November 12, 2008 will mark 60 years of independence and economic achievements. The conference will feature three conferences dedicated to technological sectors in which Israel has gained international reputation for its innovative technologies and achievements. 

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Behind the Headlines: Israeli measures against Hamas in the West Bank

10 Jul 2008
DM Ehud Barak recently signed an order banning 36 "charity" funds which are part of Hamas's fundraising network. By providing ostensibly "charitable" services, the Hamas terror organization promotes its armed agenda under a civilian umbrella, seeking to usurp control of the West Bank from the legitimate Palestinian Authority, as it has already done in the Gaza Strip.

The institutions indoctrinate youth with an ideology of terrorism and violence, and provide financial support for the families of killed and imprisoned terrorists - thus providing an incentive for terrorist enlistment.
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Israel, the Conflict and Peace: Answers to frequently asked questions  
Updated November 2007
 

• What is Israel's position on a Palestinian state?
• Does Israel have partners for making peace in the Arab world?
• Why is Israel a Jewish state?
• How does Israel's legal system protect human rights and basic freedoms?
• Is Palestinian terrorism part of international terrorism?

Read the answers to these and many more questions.

Now also available in French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian (pdf).  

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See Also:

- Israel at 60 - Official website

- FM Livni's Independence Day address at the President's Residence

- 60th anniversary: Following in the paths of our heroes