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Interested in knowing all the happenings in the holy city? Look no further– three English-language Israeli websites have launched to bring you news of Jerusalem. Check out Jerusalem Blueprint, Janglo (Jerusalem Anglo), and Go Jerusalem.

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Vika, who lives in Jerusalem, lists the reasons why she is feeling despondent these days, including a recent realisation: “My mood hit rock bottom this month when I realised the reason for the loud and constant hammering and digging that has plagued us all summer…is the beginning of a wall that will encircle a Palestinian village and cut it off from Jersualem and from its neighbours.”

Bahraini blogger Ammar, who runs the site Bahrain Talent, has just seen the Axis of Evil Comedy team perform in Bahrain - and was pleased that local comedians were able to hold their own on stage: “The act also introduced local talent; five comedians from Bahrain, unknown to most, but who had the crowd on their knees in laughter!”

Moroccan blogger Allal El Alaoui of cinema and movies writes a critique of Spike Lee's upcoming film.