(Ha'aretz) Gideon Alon - American Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer, who was invited to address the Israeli cabinet, said "Americans and Israelis turned their eyes toward the heavens with pride and anticipation as the Columbia space shuttle lifted upward carrying seven brave astronauts. Our two nations shared joy and admiration for the heroism and bravery of the crew. We shared hopes and dreams of the advances that this mission promised for the betterment of humankind," Kurtzer said. "As we share triumphs, we also share misfortune," the ambassador continued. "Americans and Israelis are brothers indeed - on earth and in space."
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