Qasr al-Yahud Journal: Clearing Land Mines From the Spot Where Jesus Is Said to Have Been Baptized

Once a battle zone, the traditional baptism site of Jesus on the Jordan River is surrounded by minefields. An operation is now underway to clear them.

from NYT > Travel https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/01/world/middleeast/west-bank-jesus-land-mines-jordan-river-baptism.html?partner=rss&emc=rss