A Spanish language radio stations in L.A. just interrupted its programming to report that the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem has just been bombed by the IDF. A vague confirmation has been posted on CNN.com.
A local Spanish language radio station just reported that the Church of the Nativity
in Bethlehem, which has been the site of a standoff between the Israeli army and
suspected "Palestinian terrorists," with Christian civilians and monks caught in
between, has just been bombed. Confirmed reports on CNN.com claim that a
"massive explosion occurred" at the site, not confirming who is responsible,
but mentioning a firefight between the IDF and armed Palestinians inside. Although
26 people were allowed yesterday by the IDF to leave the site, which many Christians
believe is the birthplace of Christ, reports on the radio and CNN suggest that as many as
180 remain. The CNN report is rife with vagaries and only reports from Israeli military officials
(what did we expect), but so far is the only posted report on the web. Hopefully
the IMC will catch up.
Original: Israeli Army Has Just Bombed the Church of the Nativity