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Bush prays in Bethlehem amid sea of barricades
"Security forces flooded Bethlehem on Thursday as US President George W. Bush prayed at the traditional birthplace of Jesus at the start of a pilgrimage to some of Christianity's holiest sites.
Amid the massive security operation, few Bethlehem residents caught a glimpse of the president, widely unpopular among Palestinians because of his perceived overwhelming support of Washington's close ally Israel.
"They closed everything. What is he so afraid of? World leaders come here all the time," said Rami, a Christian shopowner.
"I think he is scared because he has so many enemies, because he has slaughtered so many people in Iraq."
Bush prays in Bethlehem amid sea of barricades
"Security forces flooded Bethlehem on Thursday as US President George W. Bush prayed at the traditional birthplace of Jesus at the start of a pilgrimage to some of Christianity's holiest sites.
Amid the massive security operation, few Bethlehem residents caught a glimpse of the president, widely unpopular among Palestinians because of his perceived overwhelming support of Washington's close ally Israel.
"They closed everything. What is he so afraid of? World leaders come here all the time," said Rami, a Christian shopowner.
"I think he is scared because he has so many enemies, because he has slaughtered so many people in Iraq."
Bush prays in Bethlehem amid sea of barricades
