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Indymedia. 16 April 2002. Israel attacks Church of the Nativity. BETHLEHEM -- April 16,2002:At approximately 18.30 this evening the IDF began what appears to be a preliminary assault on the Church of the Nativity. Witnesses living in the area reported many loud explosions and gunfire. This has abated however there are flares throughout the area and there is still sporadic gunfire. Journalists in the area are currently in the Star Hotel, which was taken over by the IDF this afternoon. The 5th floor of the hotel was the only vantage point from which to see into Manger Square so they are no longer able to monitor activity in the area. The Bethlehem Star hotel, where the majority of the footage of Manger Square and the surrounding area has been filmed from, has been taken over by the IDF. Inside are Palestinian civilians and international press. They are under strict orders not to go to the fifth floor (the top floor) therefore the journalist are now being prevented from witnessing any activity in and around Manger Square. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry Stoller http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ProletarianNews --------------------------- ANTI-NATO INFORMATION LIST ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84x2u.a9617B Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
