Pope arrives in Israel for 5-day visit

Pope Benedict XVI has arrived in Israel on an emotion-charged visit to the Holy Land hoping to improve relations with Jews and Muslims.
Benedict landed at Israel's international airport in Tel Aviv on Monday after spending three days in neighboring Jordan.
Israeli leaders, including President Shimon Peres and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are gathered at the airport for a welcoming ceremony.
During his five-day visit, the pope will tour Israel's national Holocaust memorial and visit holy sites in Israel and the Palestinian territories.

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