In Bethlehem, the standoff at the Church of the Nativity entered its 25th day with the focus of negotiations to resolve it centering on the fate of six wanted Palestinians holed up inside - whether they will be escorted to the Gaza Strip, as the Palestinians propose, or be sent into exile, as Israel demands. Palestinian negotiator Salah Taameri was to meet Saturday with Arafat to discuss the deal.
Nobody else surrendered yet, huh? Guess they still have some ammunition left. Anybody want the rest of this sandwich? I can't eat it all... |