Minimized version of law regulating nuptials of ‘non-denomination’ Israelis passes 56-4. United Torah Judaism, Shas MKs absent from vote
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Knesset approves ‘thin’ civil marriage bill
House Republican Whip Eric Cantor says spat with Israel ‘jeopardizes America’s national security’, while another senior party member concerned about administration’s ’softer approaches’ toward Palestinian Authority, Syria and Iran
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Republicans slam Obama’s hard line towards Israel
President Assad agrees to meet Druze leader Walid Jumblatt, once one of his harshest critics after he apologizes for past, ‘inappropriate’ remarks
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Damascus agrees to receive shunned Druze leader
State Department spokesman says Mideast envoy Mitchell may reconsider planned trip to region due to crisis over Israel’s east Jerusalem construction plan. ‘This is a fluid situation,’ Crowley says
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US waiting for ‘formal’ Israeli response
In response to rededication of synagogue in Jewish Quarter, senior Hamas figure says Muslims, Christians must ‘protect holy sites from Zionists’ racist onslaught’
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Four of Cairo’s opposition parties mull possible change in system of government; urge replacing presidential regime with parliamentary one
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Following talks with Lebanese PM, German chancellor says Tehran rejected all ‘constructive offers’
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Rabbi Yona Metzger inaugurates controversial Hurva Synagogue in Jerusalem, urges Muslims to disregard rumors that Israel is eying Temple Mount takeover
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Chief Rabbi: Talk about new temple a lie
After Netanyahu vows to continue east Jerusalem construction, Qureia says, ‘If Israel continues these practices, another uprising will break out’; Egyptian FM calls Israel’s actions ‘attempt to suffocate the Palestinians’. Dozens of Palestinians riot north of Jerusalem
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Senior PLO member warns building in east J’lem will lead to intifada
Terrorism Information Center publishes report showing UN Gaza probe ignored Hamas’s cynical use of civilians
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