Sunday, April 28, 2002

No Solution in Sight for Bethlehem Church Siege
The Palestinians demanded that food be taken into the church and Taamari said this must happen before negotiations resume.

The Israelis have been trying to force militants trapped in the shrine to surrender for trial in Israel or exile. The Palestinians say the men should be sent to Gaza to face Palestinian justice if they are suspected of any crimes.

``They (the Israelis) still adhere to their stand,'' said Taamari, adding the Palestinians were seeking a compromise.

A second negotiator, Imad al-Natsheh, said both sides wanted a peaceful end to the impasse. ``The Palestinian team is saying: 'No to exile, no to arrest and no to interrogation','' he said.
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/world/international-mideast-church.html

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