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Israelis enjoy the day off on Election Day at Palmachim Beach south of Tel Aviv, March 16, 2015

Israelis enjoy the day off on Election Day at Palmachim Beach south of Tel Aviv, March 16, 2015

(photo credit: SHARON UDASIN)

BySHARON UDASIN

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 20:24

Updated: SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 01:14