Journal: Curfew in Bethlehem

December 4, 2002

Curfew in Bethlehem

[Bethlehem, West Bank] Wow -- just three weeks until Christmas. Doesn't feel much like Christmas here -- feels more like curfew.

Good Morning Bethlehem!
Good morning, Bethlehem!

Boys with slingshots aim at APCs
Boys with slingshots aim at APCs.

A man is detained briefly.
A man is stopped for a few minutes.

Manger Street is deserted.
Manger Street is deserted.

The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity -- the traditional site of Jesus' birth.

Children flash the peace sign.
Children breaking curfew throw the peace sign.
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