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Patrick Condon, Associated Press
Minneapolis (AP)

Presbyterians: End Israel aid over settlements

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Presbyterian leaders want the U.S. to end aid to Israel unless the country stops settlement expansions in disputed Palestinian territories.

Delegates of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted Friday to support the call during the church's general assembly in Minneapolis. The measure passed with 82 percent of the vote.

Jewish groups in the U.S. have long taken issue with various Presbyterian statements on Middle East peace. But at least one group offered qualified praise Friday, calling the church's overall report on Middle East issues an important signal by leaders of the 2 million-member church.

Jewish Council for Public Affairs vice president Ethan Felson says it strengthens support for Israel's right to exist and removes comparisons of Israeli policy to apartheid.

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)