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Source: http://www.idf.il/newsite/english/1226-3.stm
Fatah Harassing Christians in Bethlehem
(IDF) Documents captured during operation "Defensive Shield" reveal how the armed militias of Fatah consistently harass the population of Bethlehem, especially the Christians. Following the explosion of a car belonging to Atef Abiyat, a senior Fatah operative, gold rings were found on his fingers. The rings were positively identified as belonging to Christian businessman George Nissan, who was robbed a short while beforehand. Fatah operatives blackmail souvenir shop and gas station owners, with the collaboration of the Palestinian Security Services. The security services frequently summon Christian businessmen for an "inquiry," on charges of supposed collaboration with Israel, and then share the money which is given in exchange for closing the "file" on them. Muslim factions have increased the takeover of land belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church in Bethlehem through forged documents and bribery of officials.