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WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (JTA) — Legislation aimed at fighting religious persecution abroad has a fighting chance in Congress now that religious leaders, lawmakers and human rights activists have worked out some of the wrinkles. From the beginning, proponents of the cause have sought input from Jewish leaders, seeking to model their campaign after the Jewish […]

JERUSALEM, Jan. 25 (JTA) — When an Israeli Arab was appointed to a senior municipal post in Haifa, the move ignited a controversy between the coalition partners in the Israeli port city’s government. It also illuminated the struggle among Israeli Arabs for greater political power. The incident comes as a recent survey, conducted by Elie […]