"Terrorism is no more legitimate in Tel Aviv and Haifa than it is in London and New York, " he concluded.

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Delta already flies direct to nine overseas destinations that no one else does, including Dubai and Tel Aviv from Atlanta.

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Tel me what Groupon will do when no one restaurant will accept those unlawfull conditions ?

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Dr Mark Heller of Tel Aviv University says the answer is an unqualified no.

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No one (and that includes Mr Arafat) this week condoned the Tel Aviv carnage.

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In the eyes of Israel's enemies there is no difference between Itamar and Ma'aleh Adumim on the one hand and Ramle and Tel Aviv on the other hand.

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But even if most conflict diamonds no longer sail unchecked through Antwerp or London, the evidence is that many are merely diverted to Tel Aviv and Mumbai.

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Beer has no borders, and Taybeh has proved to be a surprising hit in Israeli bars, particularly in Jaffa and Tel Aviv.

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