Mr Robertson is an influential figure in US politics 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 was leading a group of evangelical Christians hoping to...