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TravelMasada, IsraelThis dramatic fortress, perched high above Israel's Negev Desert, was built by King Herod on the site of a former Bronze Age camp.09 May 03:44 AM
TravelIsrael: Highs and lows in the Negev DesertMasada is worth the while it takes to get there, and the stamina you need to stay there, says Simon Calder.09 May 03:30 AM
TravelIsrael: Shalom and ShabbatThank God it's Friday takes on a different meaning in Israel, says Damien Grant.28 Mar 01:30 AM
WorldExtremist vilifies female soldier on busArrest of ultra-Orthodox fanatic inflames debate over gender separation29 Dec 04:30 PM
