Christmas in bethlehem
Christmas returns to Bethlehem after two years of silent nights
As Christmas returns to the city where it began, Bethlehem moves to reconstruct its tourism industry.
‘We may face extinction’: Bethlehem’s clergy sound alarm on exodus and extremism amid ongoing war
After the Hamas attack, is Christmas canceled in Bethlehem and Syria? - analysis
Christians everywhere should protest persecution in Middle East, Asia, Africa - opinion
'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.
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."
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."
Gaza Christians say Israel travel bans separate families at Christmas
This year, Israeli authorities have approved travel for nearly 600 Palestinian Christians in Gaza, according to COGAT.
Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem fight PA over Christmas festivities
Christian residents of Bethlehem have accused the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah of attempting to “hijack” their holidays and marginalize the city’s role.
Christians, Christmas, pre-COVID-19: Things I miss as a tour guide
I miss the Christians, and I miss Christmas - in Israel, before COVID-19 closures, before the Oslo Accords.
COVID-19 and the Grinch that stole Israel's Christmas
Operators like www.TouristIsrael.com are offering a Christmas Eve in Jerusalem and Bethlehem tour on December 24.
'Sad Christmas' as Bethlehem copes with COVID-19
Christmas celebrations have been limited to religious rituals due to the coronavirus.
On Christmas Eve, Bethlehem’s Church of Nativity rebuilt in Minecraft
“With Israel being of major importance to multiple religions, it’s essential that people come to see the sites.”
Tonight is Christmas – and the Israel Museum has a special display
The museum reveals a rare Eugolia token, believed to have been a souvenir for early Christians during their pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
How will Christmas be celebrated in Judea and Samaria?
The Administration will work to prevent crowding through police enforcement.
