It was the biggest turnout in years thanks to a lull in West Bank violence. Bethlehem hotels were full, and Palestinian shopkeepers like Nabil Jakaman were upbeat.

• 由于约旦河西岸暂时停止了暴力袭击，游客数量创下了多年来的最高纪录。伯利恒的酒店住满了人，像雅卡曼这样的巴勒斯坦店主十分高兴。