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| Two monks, nine kids, two deaders leave Church of the Nativity |
| 2002-04-25 |
| Nine Palestinian youths emerged from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, along with two monks carrying two bodies - fulfilling a deal struck the day before between negotiators. That only leaves about 191 thugs to go, less the one ventilated, one killed, and two surrenders yesterday. That makes, ummm... 187 or thereabouts. Two monks carried the bodies, which had been decomposing inside the church for days, on stretchers and set them in the middle of Manger Square, where they were collected by Palestinian ambulances. That probably improved the smell inside the church. It also removed an ever-present reminder from the sight and scent of the other 187. It was the largest group to leave the church since more than 200 Palestinians - mostly armed - fled into the compound and were surrounded by Israeli troops who invaded Bethlehem on April 2. Israeli authorities detained the nine youths, a Palestinian official said. They want to make sure they're "youths" and not gunnies. Negotiators agreed Wednesday on the departure of the youths and the removal of the bodies, and talks were to resume Thursday. Probably late Thursday. Mmmm... Sure is a good sandwich I'm eatin'. Bet those 187 snuffies wish they had one. "There is very cautious optimism that the affair is closer to an end today than it was yesterday," Israeli military spokesman Brig. Ron Kitrey told army radio. The Palestinians have proposed the gunmen be escorted to Gaza. Israel demands they surrender or accept deportation. I suspect they're going to wait until they get all wrapped up eating each other, then rush the church. ("Donner! Party of 187!") |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |
| #1 What exactly is the meat ingredient in a Donner kabob ?? |
| Posted by: Mark 2002-04-25 11:22:07 |