Cell phone numbers in Israel are changing. The new numbers went into effect Tuesday, though the old ones will continue to work through Oct. 31. Under the new system, the area codes 050, 051, 056 and 068 are being consolidated under 050; area codes 052, 053, 058, 064 and 065 all become 052; and area codes 054, 055, 066 and 067 all become 054.
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