Division Remains Over 60th Anniversary of Israel

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Eighteen world leaders, including President Bush are in Jerusalem this week to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the formation of Israel. Palestinians celebrated the anniversary in their own way – releasing one black balloon for each day since Israel's creation –21-thousand, 915 balloons in all. The day has mixed meanings for Israelis as well. As Daniel Estrin reports from Jerusalem, many still struggle with two perspectives on a day that marks statehood.

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