Tuesday, April 02, 2002

Priest killed, nuns wounded (2:00 PM GMT): A Christian priest was killed and six nuns were wounded, some in critical condition, when their church was attacked by Israeli troops. Several churches were damaged by Israeli attacks, and currently the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is surrounded and is being shelled. There are 150 people, including fighters, residents, and clergy trapped inside. Palestinians warn of a massacre if the Israeli attack continues. Many casualties have already been reported in Bethlehem. --Just in-- Three more Palestinians were killed in Bethlehem.

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