Israel 60 years on
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A picture dated May 14, 1948 shows Young Jews celebrating the proclamation of the new state of Israel in Tel Aviv. Israel has come a long way since its creation 60 turbulent years ago but remains mired in a seemingly intractable conflict with Palestinians who are still struggling for their own state. As Israel prepares to host foreign dignitaries, including US President George W. Bush for a days-long birthday bash, Palestinians commemorate six decades of what they call the 'Nakba,' Arabic for disaster.
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