Israel 60 years on
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An illuminated Israeli flag decorates the Azrieli Towers in the mediterranean city of Tel Aviv on April 28, 2008 as part of celebrations marking the creation of Israel 60 years ago. Israel was founded on May 14, 1948, but independence is celebrated from sundown on May 7 to the following evening in accordance with the Hebrew lunar calendar.
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