Artist in Bethlehem Turns Ammunition Shells to Treasures

Profession seen as honorable occupation in Israel

Though not seen as a good occupation in the Palestine West Bank, the ammunition shells and tear gas canisters are seen as gold as they are being turned into usable treasures in Israel by a Bethlehem artist. The artist says he sees gold in every object, he looks positively at objects and sees the loving aspects of the objects. While this is seen as a welcome development in the region, residents have said that this action proves that they are a peaceful people who fashion and tear gas canisters into useful ornaments that can be used every day.