Brown asked the Palestinian Christians to follow the example set by the Israelis and hold their leaders accountable. "The least you could do as followers of Jesus," he said, "is stand with me in denouncing your government’s celebration of terrorism." It is an offer that was immediately rejected.

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The theme of the camps is “Jerusalem Intifada.” The goal is “to raise a generation of Palestinians who love the resistance, liberation of Palestine and Al-Aqsa Mosque.”

Every year, there is a myriad of overseas visitors to Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) who, at any given point in the year, take part in some organized program of subtle anti-Israel political indoctrination.

My own observations and calculations lead me to believe the total number of these tourists reaches into the tens of thousands and is likely to be growing.

So, Jews, Bethlehem Bible College is already preparing #CATC2016 to make you feel as welcome as possible.

IDF troops on duty near Bethlehem. (photo credit:Udi Gal)