Only Christian TV Station in Holy Land Closing Down
By Julie Stahl
CNSNews.com Jerusalem Bureau Chief
October 31, 2007
Jerusalem

(CNSNews.com) - The only indigenous Christian Arab television station in the Holy Land and the Arab world is being forced to close down for financial reasons after 11 years in operation, the owner said on Wednesday, and he may join the exodus of Christians who are leaving the Palestinian areas.

Samir Qumsieh, who owns and manages the Al Mahed "Nativity" television station in Bethlehem -- the birthplace of Jesus -- said the last broadcast will take place at 9 p.m. local time Wednesday evening. the rest