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As attacks subside, Jerusalem tries to return to normal

As attacks subside, Jerusalem tries to return to normal

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JERUSALEM (AP) — One of Jerusalem's most popular Palestinian hummus joints, Lina, used to serve about 100 Israeli diners a day — the majority of its clientele. But after the outbreak of Israeli-Palestinian violence last fall, the place saw business drop to about three or four Israeli diners a day, and even many Palestinians abandoned the landmark Old City establishment. "It's been hard," said Ghaleb Zahadeh, Lina's manager. "It's getting better a little bit." But not by much — over

JERUSALEM (AP) — One of Jerusalem's most popular Palestinian hummus joints, Lina, used to serve about 100 Israeli diners a day — the majority of its clientele. But after the outbreak of Israeli-Palestinian violence last fall, the place saw business drop to about three or four Israeli diners a day, and even many Palestinians abandoned the landmark Old City establishment. "It's been hard," said Ghaleb Zahadeh, Lina's manager. "It's getting better a little bit." But not by much — over the last two…