Apple has announced that it will begin selling the coveted iPhone 5 in Israel on Friday December 14, which falls out during Hanukkah, as part of a worldwide launch in 50 countries, the Israeli business daily Globes reported. The iPhone 5, which is already on sale in 47 countries, will be made available through Israel's major mobile carriers. It is currently available for purchase in private stores for the hefty fee of about NIS 7,000, approximately $1,800.