Yom Ha'atzmaut '52
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They came, they swam, they left
In Israel's 52nd year, the rich, famous, and obscure came to visit. Here are our 52 top distinguished tourists

11. Roberto Baggio
Benigni wasn't the only famous Italian Roberto to make it here this year. Soccer great Roberto Baggio also made the trip promoting a new soccer sticker album for kids, and visiting cancer-stricken children in the hospital.


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