A Southern Sudanese man holds the flags of South Sudan and Israel during independence celebrations in Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 10. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced July 10 Israel recognizes South Sudan as an independent state.
PHOTO: Ariel Schalit/AP
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