The Greek Orthodox Church accused Israel of meddling after Israeli officials disqualified one- third of the candidates to be the church’s next top clergyman in the Holy Land. In a letter signed by Israeli Justice Minister Meir Sheetrit, five candidates for election as the region’s new Greek Orthodox patriarch were banned for alleged security reasons.
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