While there was great rejoicing in this particular area of the world during Christmas 1917, Israel in general and Jerusalem in particular have less cause for rejoicing at Christmas 2017.
PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN lights the second Hanukka candle in the presence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mossad chief Yossi Cohen at an event honoring outstanding Mossad personnel.(photo credit: KOBI GIDEON/GPO)ByGREER FAY CASHMAN