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Israel Beefs Up Security Ahead Of Xmas


1Border police officials report preparations for Xmas and the expected tens of thousands of visitors who will make their way to PA (Palestinian Authority) occupied Beit Lechem during the holiday weekend are in place. special security arrangements are in place in other areas too, including the so-called Christian Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City.

The popular site in the Old City is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and in Beit Lechem, the Church of the Nativity. Border police maintain security for the thousands of pilgrims who will be shuttling back and forth over the holiday.

Police spokesman Mickey Levy reports there will be some intermittent road closures to accommodate the large influx of visitors to the areas mentioned.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)



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