PLO sources reported last night that a deal had been reached to end the five-week-old standoff at Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity. Israeli and Arab negotiators have been working nearly around the clock to decide what to do with the some 120 people left inside the church, including terrorists highly wanted by Israel, other PLO gunmen, and hostages including Christian clergy members.



The plan reportedly reached last night stipulates that six heavily-wanted terrorists will be deported to Italy or another country, some 30 other terrorists will be permitted to ‘stand trial’ in a PA court in Gaza, and the rest will be permitted to go free.