I guess the Israelis can spit on Ramadan all they want, but start interfering with Christmas and even Yahoo! starts running critical news stories. http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20021224/ap_on_re_mi_ea/bethlehem_christmas_3 Gosh, they even suggest that there are Israeli citizens who support the Palestinians! "About 200 Israelis representing a group called "Tayush," or Coexistence, arrived in the city, some bringing wrapped gifts for Palestinian children. The group held a protest at an army checkpoint before entering the city. "I am here to show solidarity with the innocent people who are living under occupation," said Shuli Hartman, 50, of Tel Aviv. "There is no way that one side can live in happiness while the others suffer." Another group, the Israeli Committee against House Demolitions, planned to meet with Palestinians in Bethlehem. An editorial in Haaretz newspaper on Monday criticized the Israeli government's handling of the holy day and said Israel's international reputation was being harmed as a result."
You just can't close great Christmasy tourist attractions in Bethlehem like the Tomb of the Infant Jesus.