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Holy City Of Snow: 6 Incredible Photos Of Jerusalem Hit By Rare Winter Storm

JERUSALEM POST, THE TIMES OF ISRAEL (Israel)

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JERUSALEM- With Israel’s largest storm in 20 years bringing snow and freezing temperatures to Jerusalem and the mountains in the north and center of Israel on Wednesday night, authorities closed part of the main highway connecting Tel Aviv and the capital for a short time due to ice that had accumulated in a mountain pass reports The Times of Israel.

Residents of the capital woke up to more than 10 centimeters of snow in some places, leaving its mark throughout the center of the city, though higher elevation neighborhoods notched the largest accumulation.

Most schools were closed, and The Jerusalem Post reported nearly 500 calls made to the Fire and Rescue Services for assistance in the capital.

In a place usually known for its bright sunshine, historic treasures and religious zeal, Jerusalemites and its visitors took advantage of this rare change of weather. Here's some of our favorites shots of the holy city under a blanket of white:

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D.C. Or Beijing? Two High-Stakes Trips — And Taiwan's Divided Future On The Line

Two presidents of Taiwan, the current serving president, Tsai Ing-wen, and her predecessor, Ma Ying-jeou from the opposition Kuomintang party, are traveling in opposite directions these days. Taiwan must choose whom to follow.

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Tsai Ing-wen, the President of Taiwan

Pierre Haski

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PARIS — Tsai Ing-wen, the President of Taiwan, is traveling to the United States today. Not on an official trip because Taiwan is not a state recognized by Washington, but in transit, en route to Central America, a strategy that allows her to pass through New York and California.

Ma Ying-jeou, a former president of Taiwan, arrived yesterday in Shanghai: he is making a 12-day visit at the invitation of the Chinese authorities at a time of high tension between China and the United States, particularly over the fate of Taiwan.

It would be difficult to make these two trips more contrasting, as both have the merit of summarizing at a glance the decisive political battle that is coming. Presidential and legislative elections will be held in January 2024 in Taiwan, which could well determine Beijing's attitude towards the island that China claims by all means, including force.

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