A divided region comes together to marvel at a small miracle…snow in the West Bank and Jerusalem. Here are some gorgeous and moving photos of the first snowfall in this region in four years.
The Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, is seen during a snow storm from Mount of Olives in Jerusalem March 2, 2012. Snow fell in Jerusalem on Friday morning. Local media reported this was the first time in four years that snow had fell in Jerusalem causing schools to close for the day.
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A man stands on a rooftop as snow falls in Jerusalem.
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Jewish settlers stand on a rooftop as snow falls in Jerusalem.
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A woman stands on a rooftop as snow falls in Jerusalem.
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