Israeli troops again seized the House for Pilgrims in Bethlehem

ISRAELI TROOPS AGAIN SEIZED THE HOUSE FOR PILGRIMS IN BETHLEHEM

On 11 April 2002 the Israeli troops again occupied the territory and the building, which belong to the Russian Orthodox Church in Bethlehem. According to the received information, the Israeli servicemen are arranging weapons emplacements and observation posts in the House for Pilgrims. Armoured vehicles are quartered on the territory.

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