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>JN June 21, 1999, Vol. 7, No. 111
Woman in Serious Condition from Scorpion Sting
By IsraelWire
A 30-year-old woman from Kibbutz Maale was reported in serious condition after being stung last week by a yellow scorpion. She was transported to Eilat's Yosef-Tal Hospital where she is listed in very critical condition. During initial treatment, the woman went into cardiac arrest. Doctors were able to resuscitate her with CPR and advanced life support intervention and her condition was reported as critical.
Embassy Will Stay in Tel Aviv
By David Swan (VOA-Washington)
President Clinton has decided not to move the US Embassy in
Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, in part because he fears the
action would hurt the Middle East peace process.
Under a 1995 law, the move was supposed to take place by this
month. The measure says Jerusalem should be the undivided capital
of Israel -- and as such, home to the American Embassy.
However, the president has exercised his authority to waive the
law to protect national interests. In a letter to Sen. Daniel
Moynihan, one of Israel's strong supporters in Congress, Clinton
says those interests include a successful end to the peace process.
He expresses concern about repercussions from the move.
The Palestinians, who claim mostly-Arab east Jerusalem as their
own future capital, have warned that relocating the Embassy would
set back negotiations. And without the president's waiver, the
law would have blocked funding for other US missions overseas. In
response, Moynihan argues the city is Israel's eternal capital and
the Embassy should be there.
Haaretz: Iranian President Seeking Relations with Israel
By IsraelWire
According to a report in Haaretz, Iranian President Mohammed
Khatami favors a secret dialogue with Israel. The report indicates
that the Iranian regime has turned to Britain to act as an
intermediary to make the connection with Israel. British sources
have passed the message along to Jerusalem with the suggestion
that they be taken seriously.
According to Haaretz, the proposal by Khatami included:
1) A regional agreement to prevent a pre-emptive ground-to-ground
missile attack and 2) An agreement dealing with long-range missiles
carrying non-conventional warheads. Sources in Jerusalem indicated
the proposals require careful study.
Ramat Gan's Mayor Furious Over Waiting Line at Safari Park
By IsraelWire
Ramat Gan Mayor Tzvi Bar arrived with his grandchild at the Safari Park, June 12, only to realize the line was uncomfortably long.
After remaining in his car for an unspecified amount of time, he
realized they were not moving. The mayor got out and walked to the
entrance where he learned a technical problem was preventing the
gatekeepers from processing visitors' payment.
The decision was made by the head of the park to open the gates and
permit visitors to enter free of charge. "It is about time that
someone takes the time of visitors into consideration he
explained."
Al Ahram Apologizes for Israel AIDS Story
By IsraelWire
Al Ahram apologized for a story which ran Jan. 22 that claimed
Israel had infected 305 Palestinian children with AIDS. The paper
explained that it got the story from the Egyptian News Agency
claiming that the story had appeared in the Israeli daily, "Yediot
Ahronot." The paper reported that it contacted Egypt's ambassador
to Israel who denied that such an item appeared in an Israeli
paper.
"Out of concern to maintain the paper's integrity and good name, Al
Ahram confirms that this serious article is deceptive and assures
its readers that it will take the necessary measures in order to
prevent such mistakes." ("Al Ahram - Egypt, January 28, 1997) (IMRA
News Agency)
Christian Leaders Arrive in the Holy Land
By Israel Faxx News Service
One thousand Christian clergymen and community leaders from 54 countries, including 40 archbishops and 10 cardinals will arrive in Israel Tuesday for an international Christian conference addressing year 2000 tourism.
The conference is being organized by the Vatican's official travel
company and Israel participants will visit Christian holy sites in
Jerusalem, Nazareth, Tiberias and the area around Lake Kinneret.
They will also visit Bethlehem and Jericho, in the Palestinian
Authority, as well as the baptismal site at Qasr al-Yehud, which
will be opened especially for them. The conference will also
include masses, prayers, candle marches in Nazareth and a special
prayer service at Capernaum, on the shore of Lake Kinneret.
The visiting leaders will receive a first-hand look at the
preparations for the year 2000 being made by the Israeli government
and they will be able to examine the potential for pilgrimages by
members of their communities.
The clergymen and community leaders will meet with Tourism Minister
Moshe Katzav, Jerusalem Mayor Ehud Olmert, Nazareth Mayor Ramez
Jerasi and other officials involved in the Israel 2000 project.
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