Israel staged its 60th birthday bash with fireworks, air force flyovers and a great sense of pride Thursday, but also with uncertainty about its future and doubts about prospects for peace with the Palestinians.
Across the country, Israelis held barbecues in backyards and public parks, and were entertained by parachute jumps and a Bible quiz.
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The Tel Aviv Family Court rejected on Sunday the domestic violence suit of a man who claimed his male partner harassed him, on the grounds that according to the court’s interpretation, Israeli law does not define same-sex couples as a lgitimate family.
The judge based his decision on the wording of Israel’s Declaration of Independence, which [...]