Minneapolis (August 1, 2007) — Mitri Raheb, author and pastor of the Evangelical Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, will be visiting the Twin Cities August 8-15th.

During his stay he will be interviewed by local media, working with Middle East peace organizations, reporting to political leaders, and speaking to local congregations to increase awareness of the issues of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict through the experiences of one who lives in the center of it.

Mitri Raheb is author of Bethlehem Besieged, a riveting story, beginning with the siege of Bethlehem in 2002 and continuing into today's scene of occupation, the wall, and suicide bombers. Like The Diary of Anne Frank it also chronicles the personal struggles of Palestinians and their families to survive the violence and to act with integrity in extreme circumstances. It gives full voice to the soundbites of the nightly news.

Bethlehem Besieged
By: Mitri Raheb
Format: Paperback, 170 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 inches
Item No: 9780800636531
Price: $15.00

For more information about this book visit Bethlehem Besieged