Bethlehem

West Bank town near Jerusalem, traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ

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.

EU angered as Israel razes Palestinian school built with European funds

COGAT said in a statement that the building had been constructed illegally and 'was found to be dangerous to the safety of anyone studying or otherwise visiting there.'

Jerusalem, city of hotels: The capital's hospitality industry, pitfalls

Jerusalem is the city with the largest number of hotel rooms in Israel. Every year, hundreds of new hotels open here. By 2027, approximately 3,500 new rooms are expected to be added

11/03/2023
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