The committee was set up last week and given two weeks to advise the government on its next steps. But after hearing from representatives of the Waqf Islamic religious trust and the Christian churches, Thursday, Sharansky said that the panel would have to hold further discussions before reaching any conclusions.

By Ori Nir, Ha'aretz, Jan 17, 2002

Muslim leaders in the city reacted angrily to Sharon's statements, saying: "This is an attempt by Sharon to curry favor with and move closer to the Christian World
U.S. President George W. Bush, however, has expressed satisfaction with last week's to suspend construction of the mosque

Haaretz, By Jalal Bana and Aluf Benn, Jan 14, 2002

``We find ourselves before two ways: violent imposition of our views and aims, or dialogue about finding means of peaceful coexistence with those who disagree with us,'' Bartholomew told a seminar in the capital, Tehran.

By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, Associated Press

The Pope was accused yesterday of tampering with the sensitive relationship between Israel and its Muslim minority by convincing the government to halt construction of a mosque in Nazareth.

news.independent.co.uk, By Phil Reeves, 11 January 2002

It is easy to understand how such a small number of Christians are trapped between the hostilities of the Palestinians and the Jews,? a spokesman for the Holy See Mission to the United Nations in New York told WND. ?Christians are being crowded out? by growing Jewish and Muslim settlements, an economic crisis and violence

By Mary Jo Anderson, WorldNetDaily.com

Pilot sues U.S. over requirement to wear robe while serving in Saudi Arabia. She is also not allowed to drive.

Jan Cienski, National Post, January 09, 2002

The security cabinet decided Wednesday (Jan 8) to halt the construction of the mosque next to the Basilica of the Annunciation. Interior Minister Eli Yishai and Housing Minister Natan Sharansky were asked to find an alternate site for the mosque in Nazareth within two weeks.

By Aluf Benn and Jalal Banna, Ha'aretz Correspondents, Ha'aretz Service and agencies, Jan 8, 2002

United Christian Council in Israel together with the Catholic Church and the "International Coalition for Nazareth" are using all their connections to put massive pressure on the Israeli government to stop the building of the mosque in Nazareth.


Special for Come and See, Jan 7, 2002

The Saudi Ministry of Interior arrested the men after receiving reports in June of their participation in Christian gatherings that included Saudi converts to Christianity.

By Art Moore, WorldNetDaily.com, Dec 29, 2001