Israeli President Gets Close-By Olympic Hotel To Observe Sabbath

Haaretz reported last week that the government of China has agreed to permit Israeli President Shimon Peres to stay in a hotel within the Olympic complex so he can attend the August 8 opening ceremonies for the games without having to ride on Friday evening after the start of the Jewish Sabbath. Other world leaders attending the games will be staying farther away. [Thanks to Joel Katz for the lead.]