Fighting between Israeli troops and armed Palestinians erupted in Bethlehem with dozens of gunmen forcing their way into the Church of the Nativity, one of the holiest sites in Christianity. Witnesses said there were dead bodies in front of the church. "Can you imagine? Can you believe it? They are attacking the Church of Nativity, the Syrian Orthodox Church, and burn and demolish mosques," said Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who remains under siege in his Ramallah headquarters, in an interview with Qatari television. Israel accused the gunmen of shooting from inside the holy site, a charge the Palestinians denied. Palestinian sources said Israeli troops threatened to break into the church. Witnesses said the Israeli army is bringing more infantry troops and armored vehicles to the area.
Who knows how many extra virgins it is if you can get iced inside somebody else's church? |