[colette_g]

That's all I have for now . . . .

[TheDon]

Fox News ticker also reports the same.

[RamsNo1]

Yesterday it appeared that Israel could claim the upper hand with the palestinian terrorist bombing in Jerusalem. Today, with Arafat calling our bluff and the US blinking, all the pallis have to do now to get more international sympathy is to make it look like the Israelis started this new fighting. Thank you GW Bush.

[knak]

— BETHLEHEM (Reuters) - Shooting erupted on Saturday in the area of Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, where Palestinians, some of them armed, have been surrounded by Israeli troops for 12 days, witnesses said.

Mazen Hussein, a Palestinian policeman inside the church, said a 60-year-old civilian inside had been hit by two gunshots in the chest.

"They opened fire on us from outside, one Palestinian has been seriously wounded," he told Reuters by telephone, adding that the shooting appeared to have come from Manger Square, where Israeli troops have taken up positions around the church.

A Reuters correspondent at the scene said she heard five or six shots, apparently coming from the direction of the church, which Christians believe stands on the site of Christ's birthplace.

An Israeli army spokesmen said he was not aware of any incident but would check the report. He said Israeli soldiers were instructed not to fire at the church even if shots came from inside.

[Sabramerican]

Before the World compelled Israel to turn over Bethlehem to the savages, there were no gun fights at or near Christian holy sites. Christians had there unimpeded access for any worship and many joyful Christmases.

But the World considers Bethlehem an Arab city and under preassure Israel gave it to them.

One curiosity. Why does an Arab city have a Hebrew name?

[dalebert]

I hope they go after them. Just think, they are calling for help from the Pope, UN and US after a rampage of terror. Sounds right to me. SAVE THE TERRORISTS.HA!