Bethlehem (300), Sun 20.10.13, Morning

As we approach the entrance a flood of people are pouring out.  We can hardly get by them.
Inside the CP the flood has stopped and four booths of checkers are working.  One man is not
allowed to enter because his permit is suddenly not valid.

At 7:15 am E, the head policeman comes out and opens a door
between the checking booths, glancing at permits as people pour out. 
He says to us, you can go home now.  Everyone has passed.  We ask how many today.  He says 7,500 people.