An end to the dispute between Israel and the Vatican over the appointment of a new Palestinian bishop to the Galilee appeared to be imminent. An Israeli spokesman said Israel would not oppose the appointment of Boutros Mouallem if it received assurances that he would not engage in political activity.
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