An Israeli mall plans to stop operating on the Sabbath after its opening prompted protests by fervently Orthodox demonstrators. Israeli officials reached an agreement Sunday with Kfar Saba Mayor Yitzhak Wald and managers of the Arim mall to close the mall on Saturdays.
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