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WEEK AT A GLANCE

	European Jewish group commends Italian PM and Pope for refusal to meet Ahmadinejad Ahmadinejad arrived in Rome on Tuesday to attend the UN Food and Agriculture Organization summit on world food security amid protests from Jewish groups and Italian activists.

EU Commission head wishes 'Chag Shavuot Sameach' to Jews around Europe

The dedication is seen as a response to Barroso's initiative to engage all communities into an interfaith dialogue.

Saudi king reiterates call for inter-faith dialogue

The monarch pointed out that among the major challenges now facing Muslims is combating a growing extremism.

First Norwegian 'anti-terror' trial ends with acquittal

Three people were accused of planning attacks on the US and Israeli embassies and the Oslo synagogue.

More Week at a glance :

	British judge upholds Jewish school's admission policy
	Yad Vashem to host largest conference on Holocaust education
	Italian FM: ‘I respect Israel’s position that its security must come before everything else’
	EU French Presidency condemns ‘heinous terrorist attack’ in Jerusalem
	Sarkozy: ‘we do not forget Gilad Shalit’
	British FM calls Jerusalem bulldozer attack an ‘horrific act’
	Zagreb mayor slams police over pro-Nazi symbols at concert

In address to pro-Israel lobby, Obama lavishes praise on Israel, angering Palestinians On his first day as presumptive Democratic nominee, Barack Obama provoked a foreign policy row with Palestinian leaders after pouring lavish praise on Israel.		Paris Mayor ‘concerned' by construction of new houses in Jerusalem but refuses to 'give lessons’ On a visit to Israel, Bertrand Delanoe said peace chances between Palestinians and Israelis 'must be preserved.'

Day in history

4 July 1976
The Entebbe Rescue

256 hostages from an Air France plane are held prisoners by Palestinian terrorists and Ugandan soldiers at Entebbe airport.

After 8 days they are rescued by Israeli commandos in a brilliant ruse under the command of Yonatan Netanyahu who was shot in the back during the rescue.

EJP PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Around 45,000 people joined last Sunday the Salute to Israel Parade and Rally in central London and Manchester, celebrating Israel's 60th anniversary.