Stars to celebrate Israel's birthday

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Published: 01/21/2008

Barbra Streisand and Steven Spielberg are among Jewish celebrities expected to attend Israel's 60th Independence Day events.

The famed musical diva and Hollywood director are among those invited to a May 13 conference in Jerusalem being organized by Israeli President Shimon Peres in honor of the Jewish state's 60th birthday, Ma'ariv reported Monday.

Streisand will entertain by singing "Avinu Malkeinu," a Peres favorite.

Among foreign statesmen expected to attend the events are President Bush and his French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy.

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