Israel posts record year for tourists

2010 was a record setting year for tourism to Israel. The year 2010 set a record in tourism to Israel, according to the Ministry of Tourism, with 3.45 million arrivals registered.Statistics released Monday showed 26 percent more visitors than Israel had seen a year earlier, and 14 percent more than in 2008, Israel's previous record-setting year.According to the ministry figures, 2.8 million