Israel and the Holy Land.

Time stands still in the Holy Land where time began.

Some 600,000 North Americans visited Israel in 2006, almost 30% of the total, and representing the largest single source of tourism to the country. "This is a highly unusual phenomenon," observes Sommer, "because most countries` chief source of tourism is nearby...while ours is 6,000 miles away." One Ministry`s goal is to double North American tourism to Israel by 2010.

In the same country where gas costs more that $7 a gallon and ice is a luxury (requests for ice are met with frowns, thanks to Israel's water shortage), there are Pizza Huts, McDonald's, Office Depots and Ace hardware stores. Not to mention Barbie dolls, Nike T-shirts, Air Jordans and Disney characters. Surprisingly, there are no Starbucks.

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Israeli Eurovision Video Showcase

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Israel's Turned 60! Congrats (May 14, 2008)

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Third Temple in Jerusalem plans to be rebuilt.

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