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December 18, 2009  RSS feed
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Gaza Christians can visit Bethlehem

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Christian Palestinians living in Gaza will be permitted to enter Israel and visit Bethlehem for Christmas.

Israeli Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov made the announcement Wednesday, saying that Israel’s gesture is in contrast to the “inhuman cruelty” of Hamas in not allowing Red Cross officials to visit captive soldier Gilad Shalit, who is being held in Gaza.

“I hope that in the spirit of Christmas, the central holiday for Christians worldwide, that Hamas will take steps to free Shalit,” Misezhnikov said.

Some 65,000 Christians are expected to visit Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Once in Bethlehem, the pilgrims will be under the protection of the Palestinian Authority.


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