Israeli police ban Muslim-Christian conference on holy site

"Israeli police on Wednesday banned a press-conference by Muslim and Christian opponents to Israeli excavation work near the Al-Aqsa mosque."

Amin Gemayel: victory for sovereign Lebanon possible without violence

In an interview that appears in today's Le Figaro, Amin Gemayel, former president of Lebanon and father of Pierre Gemayel, who was assassinated on and buried today, was asked if he fears a new civil war in that unhappy country:No.  The 'ingredients' for a civil war don't...

The French must protect their interests at the Arab courts

Yes, yes, the French are bristling and threatening to fire on Israeli aircraft reconnoitring in Lebanon: France is scheduled to hold the first round of presidential elections in April, and one of those reportedly considering tossing her hat into the ring is Defense Minister...

First of three assassinations?

Across the Bay wonders if today's assassination of Pierre Gemayel is the first of three required to "deprive the majority [of premier Fouad Saniora's cabinet--MP] of the ability to convene the required two thirds quorum to the ratify the international tribunal" i.e. the...

Israeli supreme court orders registry of same sex marriages performed abroad

Marriage law in Israel is, constitutionally, the prerogative of the rabbis; the state 'registers' the matrimonial arrangements made by non-observant Jews.  The Supreme Court today ruled that same sex 'marriages' contracted abroad must be registered by the government....

Crisis in Lebanon?

Hizballah and its allies in Lebanon are preparing to make their coup d'etat, evidently.  A chronicle of the last several days in that unhappy country is here, at MEMRI.