Bethlehem

West Bank town near Jerusalem, traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ

Reporter's Notebook: Israeli forces detain terror suspects in overnight ops in Bethlehem

The 'Post' went along with IDF soldiers for raids with the IDF in Aida and Azza camps in Bethlehem.

Two shooting attack attempts target security forces in West Bank amid rising tensions

In the two attempts nobody was wounded, however earlier, nine people were wounded near Ariel when an armed terrorist opened fire on a bus.

Israel moves 70 orphans from Gaza to the West Bank - report

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said in response to the report, "This is not how a country that wants absolute victory runs.

A starry night in Bethlehem: Eretz Nehederet at it again in latest skit

Stranger Things star Brett Gelman put his rich comedic talent to use to support Israel during wartime by performing in a sketch on the comedy show.

Christmas in the crossfire: Visiting Bethlehem amid Israel-Hamas war

Since the Palestinian Authority took control of Bethlehem in 1995, the Christian population has massively declined. Today, only around 10,000 Christians live in the city of about 75,500 residents.

Christians everywhere should protest persecution in Middle East, Asia, Africa - opinion

While Jesus’s homeland is under attack by Islamic terrorists, the number of Palestinian Christians in the land of Israel continues to decline.

By LEO DEE
21/12/2023

'Worst Christmas ever' in birthplace of Jesus as impact of war empties Bethlehem

Located just south of Jerusalem, Bethlehem is heavily reliant for income and jobs on visitors from all over the world who come to see the Church of the Nativity.

By REUTERS
11/12/2023

No Christmas tree in Bethlehem as holiday pared down over Gaza war

"We have never seen Bethlehem like this, not even during the time of COVID. The town is empty, sad."

By REUTERS
02/12/2023

Jesus' birthplace removes all Christmas decorations in honor of Hamas 'martyrs’

A spokesperson for the city also told the Telegraph, “The reason is the general situation in Palestine; people are not really into any celebration."

Israel uncovers massive section of Second Temple-era aqueduct in Jerusalem

The discovery “may also shed light on the question – who built the first aqueduct – whether it was the Hasmoneans or perhaps King Herod," the researchers noted.

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