Bethlehem and Vicinity, 21.10.05 am Observers: Varda R. and Shosh H. Third Friday of the Ramadan.Hundreds of pedestrians trying to get to Jerusalem forthe prayers. Long line of about 100 people. Only onechecking, but it is going quite quickly. Men allowedin only if over 45 years old. One transit driver wasstopped in Gush Ezyon CP for taking a man a littleyounger. His blue I.D. taken and then returned. The”young” passenger sent back.Cars to Bethlehem going freely with no checking.Cars to Jerusalem with quick checking. Almost no lineof cars.We were told that all over there is some kind offlexibilty in entering Jerusalem because of theRamadan.