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Israel and the Sabbath Wars

Israel has turned its attention from the Palestinians to the so-called "Sabbath Wars" between religious and secular Jews. As Prime Minister Barak tries to organize his government, Yassir Arafat deals with fundamentalists of a different kind. What are the consequences for the Middle East?

By Warren Olney • Jul 1, 1999 • 1 min read

Israel has turned its attention from the Palestinians to the so-called "Sabbath Wars" between religious and secular Jews. As Prime Minister Barak tries to organize his government, Yassir Arafat deals with fundamentalists of a different kind. What are the consequences for the Middle East?

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author

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Which Way, L.A.?

Israel and the Sabbath Wars

Israel has turned its attention from the Palestinians to the so-called "Sabbath Wars" between religious and secular Jews. As Prime Minister Barak tries to organize his government, Yassir Arafat deals with fundamentalists of a different kind. What are the consequences for the Middle East?

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Which Way, L.A.?

Israel and the Sabbath Wars

Israel has turned its attention from the Palestinians to the so-called "Sabbath Wars" between religious and secular Jews. As Prime Minister Barak tries to organize his government, Yassir Arafat deals with fundamentalists of a different kind. What are the consequences for the Middle East?

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