Israel, Jordan Breaking Ground on Center

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Israel, Jordan Breaking Ground on Center

JERUSALEM - Four years ago, businessmen and educators from Israel and Jordan envisioned setting up a science center that would grow into a campus open to students from both countries.

On Tuesday, the two nations were to break ground for "Bridging the Rift" center named for the Jordan Rift Valley where it will stand.

Israel and Jordan have torn down a stretch of the border fence that runs through the valley between the Red and the Dead Seas to make way for the campus, which is to be paid for by private donors.

Although the two countries signed a peace treaty in 1994, cultural and economic relations are limited. More than three years of Palestinian-Israeli violence have also strained diplomatic ties. About half of Jordan's population is Palestinian.

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Israel, Jordan Breaking Ground on Center

[drdon326]

1. Nice story....

its a pleasure to see once enemies working together for
the betterment of everyone.

[Herschel]

2. I trust

you are feeling well this evening, my friend.

[JohnLocke]

3. Good.

:thumbsup: