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Hundreds of people gathered at the Kosel on Tuesday evening, the last night of Chanukah, as Deputy Prime Minister & Interior Minister Eli Yishai ignited the large�menorah. Following the lighting of the Menorah. Yishai addressed the large crowd�on the importance of unity in the nation, making reference to the recent confrontations by Charedi extremists�in Beit Shemesh.

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VIDEO: Eli Yishai Lighting Menorah & Comments About Beit Shemesh Violence

VIDEO: Hubhub by the Kotel During Menorah Lighting (Video by Asher Daniels)

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