Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Israel punishes US TV evangelist BBC, 11 January 2006 Israel is pulling out of a $50 million deal with US TV evangelist Pat Robertson after he said Ariel Sharon's stroke was divine retribution. Tourism Ministry spokesman Ido Hartuv said Israel would not sign a contract with Mr Robertson to build a biblical theme park by the Sea of Galilee. Mr Robertson suggested on his popular TV show the stroke was a punishment for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. His remarks were condemned by the US government and American Jewish groups. ... Mr Robertson is no stranger to controversy. He was forced to apologise last year for calling for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4602186.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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