Pomegranate | Israel's Muslim holy places

Battle of the believers

THE Israeli government is under fire for failing to protect the country's holy Muslim sites. Our correspondent says this must change for the region to have any chance at peace

By Economist.com

THE Israeli government is under fire for failing to protect the country's holy Muslim sites. Our correspondent says this must change for the region to have any chance at peace

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