Thursday, December 25, 2008

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Bethlehem, today.


From Wiki Travel
Nearly all travellers arrive via Jerusalem.. Since Bethlehem is administered by the Palestinian Authority, an Israeli military checkpoint stands on the road connecting the two locations. All travelers are subject to rigorous questioning and searches. If checkpoint security is stepped up (usually owing to local disturbances or tension), buses and service taxis may be delayed or cancelled entirely. However to get into Bethlehem there is no checkpoint, but no Israelis can get in. On the way out it is not a very rigorous checkpoint, just like any other border crossing.

Merry Christmas!

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