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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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