Israel has allocated millions of dollars to repair the damage caused by the Carmel wildfire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Dr. Yuval Steinitz instructed the government to release the funds following a decision made by the Carmel Rehabilitation Steering Committee headed by Eyal Gabai, director-general of the Prime Minister\’s Office.
Syria\’s government orchestrated the infiltration of Israel\’s northern border by hundreds of Palestinians, a British newspaper reported. Michael Weiss, blogging on the Daily Telegraph website, reported that he had been forwarded \”what appear to be Syrian state documents\” leaked by the governor of al-Qunaitera, in southwest Syria.
Americans\’ views on Middle East issues have not changed in recent months, despite major headlines from the region, according to a new poll.
An array of Jewish groups has written to congressional sponsors of bills that would revive Holocaust insurance claims to express objections.
The Vatican and Israel have made what they say is \”very significant progress\” toward resolving outstanding issues that have divided them and finalizing an agreement governing their bilateral relations.
A Southern Baptist leader is defending his call for Rep. Anthony Weiner to turn to Jesus, answering criticism that he was targeting the embattled congressman because of his Jewishness.
The umbrella body for Conservative congregations will undergo a major restructuring that includes a significant staff reorganization and dues reductions.
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