Thousands of Christians fleeing Syria amid torture allegations
Human Rights Watch identifies 27 abuse centers (AP).
Peres congratulates US on its 236th Independence Day
Netanyahu: I appreciate America’s great sacrifices (Flash90).
Hamas stops registering voters in Gaza, suspends progress toward elections
Mahmoud Abbas casts his ballot in the last PA elections in 2006 (Flash90).
Presbyterian divestment push passes hurdle; general vote could come Thursday
Move to pull funds from Caterpillar, other firms doing business with (Flash90).
Palestinians to seek more UNESCO recognitions of Christian sites
Israel: The plan is ‘pure propaganda’ (Flash90)
GOP stalwarts to stump for Romney votes in Israel
Republican Jewish Coalition aims at 150,000 American ex-pats (CC/JTA).
Egypt denies President Morsi will visit Iran
Morsi is staying home for now, contrary to Iranian reports (AP).
Ancient synagogue and mosaic unearthed in Galilee
1,500-year-old mosaic depicts biblical story of Samson (Antiquities Authority).
Romney to visit Israel ahead of US presidential vote
Will meet with Netanyahu, PA President Fayyad on two-day trip (mittromney.com)