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Written by Peter Miller Peter Miller
Published: 22 December 2002 22 December 2002
The Oregonian

To the editor -

I just read today * that there will be no Christmas in Bethlehem this year. The cruel 24 hour curfew and occupation by the Israeli military is just too much for the Christians (and Muslims) living in the birth place of Jesus. All that they can muster this year is an attempt at a single midnight Mass on Christmas eve. This comes after the Israeli army killed 8 civilians including 2 U.N. workers during the Muslim Eid festivities. The Israeli appropriation of land, killing of civilians, and stealing and destruction of crops are happening at an ever increasing pace. We can all thank our government for looking the other way while the relentless occupation of the Holy Land continues. One wonders whether a modern day Joseph could possibly lead his wife to safety in Bethlehem when it is surrounded by check points, barbed wire, and military occupation.

Sincerely,

Peter Miller

[Status: Published December 22, 2002]
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