Women dressed with Yemenite traditional costumes at a Henna celebration carry candles to the bride on Thursday, July 06, 2006. During the ceremony, the bride dyes her hands with the Henna plant for good luck.The Henna ceremony symbols the transfer from single to married life. Photo by Michal Fattal/ Flash90

A Jewish Yemenite bride dressed with a Yemenite traditional costume at her henna celebration, on Thursday, July 06, 2006. During the ceremony, the bride dyes her hand with the Henna plant for good luck.The Henna ceremony symbols the transfer from single to married life. Photo by Michal Fattal/ Flash90

A Jewish Yemenite bride dressed with a Yemenite traditional costume at her henna celebration, on Thursday, July 06, 2006. Photo by Michal Fattal/ Flash90

BEIT LAHIA, GAZA STRIP - July 6, 2006: Hamas militants hold Yassin Rocket on the street near Israeli Armed, After An armed Tanks entering into north Gaza Strip, in Biet Lahiya on Thursday, July 6 2006. Israeli tanks and troops thrust deeper into Gaza amid deadly clashes, occupying three former Jewish settlements in their biggest offensive since withdrawing from the territory 10 months ago. Thirteen Palestinians were killed as Israeli aircraft and artillery pounded the territory and troops moved further into Palestinian areas in both the north and south following a ninth consecutive night of air strikes and artillery assault Photo by Ahmad Khateib /Flash90

BEIT LAHIA, GAZA STRIP - July 6, 2006: Palestinian youths take cover from Israeli shots, An armed Tanks entering on the street near Palestinian homes into north Gaza Strip, in Biet Lahiya on Thursday, July 6 2006. Fierce fighting erupted between Israeli forces and Palestinian gunmen in northern Gaza on Thursday after Israel sent tanks and armored vehicles into the area to quell militant rocket fire.fire.Photo by Ahmad Khateib /Flash90

BEIT LAHIA, GAZA STRIP - July 6, 2006: Palestinian family leave they home, After an armed Tanks entering on the street near Palestinian homes into north Gaza Strip, in Biet Lahiya on Thursday, July 6 2006. Israeli tanks and troops thrust deeper into Gaza amid deadly clashes, occupying three former Jewish settlements in their biggest offensive since withdrawing from the territory 10 months ago. Thirteen Palestinians were killed as Israeli aircraft and artillery pounded the territory and troops moved further into Palestinian areas in both the north and south following a ninth consecutive night of air strikes and artillery assault Photo by Ahmad Khateib /Flash90

Throughout this summer, ten planes will arrive in Israel carrying new immigrants, called Olim, to the country. Immigrants in these planes will be coming from North America, France, and England. According to the Jewish Agency, in 2006, a total of 24,000 new immigrants are supposed to arrive in Israel from all over the world, compared to 2005, when only 22,657 new immigrants arrived in the country. It is tradition to kiss Israel's holy ground upon arrival to the country for the first time. Photo by Guy Assayag /Flash90

An Israeli security guard stands guard outside a store in downtown Jerusalem,Wednesday 5 July 2006. Photo by Nati Shohat / Flash90