Posted on 12/20/2005 2:15:20 AM PST by HAL9000
AP News Alert
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) -- Gunmen take over Bethlehem city hall overlooking Manger Square and Church of the Nativity.
Activists armed with Fatah occupy the town hall of Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM (the West Bank) - activists armed with the Brigades of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs, resulting from the Fatah movement, occupied Tuesday the town hall of Bethlehem in the West Bank, indicated sedentary witnesses and sources.
About fifteen activists made irruption in the town hall and closed all its doors after having summoned all the employees to leave the places, according to sources'.
Some of the armed men discussed the roof of the town hall, which faces the Basilica of the Nativity, added the sources.
WTF? Why am I not surprised?
That's just great. F*ing great.
Nuke Mecca??
A palestinian muslim Christmas tradition, you know...
well I certainly hope no one infringes on their civil liberties or tries to tap their phones (/sarcasm)
well I certainly hope no one infringes on their civil liberties or tries to tap their phones (/sarcasm)
Or shoots back...can't have that now...
yaknow, these muslim dudes are getting on my nerves
They got the green light to do away with Christmas (and Christians), when the MSM and PC Liberals did their level best to deny Jesus His birth. I hope Liberals are happy.
Same here...big time...
PALESTINIAN GUNMEN STORM BETHLEHEM CITY HALL AND FORCE WORKERS OUT - WITNESSES
"Some of the armed men discussed the roof of the town hall.."
Seems like they are surveyors taking their job a bit too seriously.
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) - Gunmen on Tuesday seized the rooftop of Bethlehem's city hall near Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity, and pointed their weapons at Palestinian police below, witnesses said.The standoff came just four days before Christmas. The Church of the Nativity, one of Christianity's holiest shrines, stands over the grotto where tradition says Jesus was born.
It was not immediately clear why the gunmen were threatening the police or why they had seized the rooftop.
Are they going to pull this crap every year?
Honestly, someday I hope to take my family and spend Christmas in Bethlehem. Unfortunately, it's looking like the Palestinian Muslims are going to have to be exterminated before I ever get that chance.
Anyone know what the web site is for live streaming video of Bethlehem?
hope more comes out about this sooon
I'm sure they're just rightfully upset over the scene of the manger on a public square.
I'd keep my family far away from that entire region, were I you.
Your Brave..
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