That economic lifeline vanished when war broke out in Gaza following the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel.

Arise, shine, Bethlehem, for the light of peace has dawned anew.” With these words, Bethlehem celebrated the traditional ...

PLUS, 11 months after devastating fires, the holiday spirit returns to the “Christmas Tree Lane” lighting festival in ...

A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since ...

Bethlehem prepares for a subdued Christmas as its tree lights up on December 6, marking the city’s first celebration in two ...

Bethlehem lights its Christmas tree for the first time since the Gaza war began, with the mayor calling Christmas “the light ...

Tourists and pilgrims are slowly beginning to return to Bethlehem following the implementation in October of the ...

A Night in Bethlehem” presented by Westminster United Methodist Church, provided visitors a unique opportunity to experience ...

Thousands of Palestinian Christians and Muslims gathered in Bethlehem's Manger Square, in front of the Church of the Nativity ...

After two somber and muted Christmas seasons, the city where Christ was born is preparing to celebrate again. The Palestinian ...

Hundreds of people packed Manger Square in Bethlehem on Saturday for the lighting of a Christmas tree. (AP video by Imad ...

COMMENTARY: This Advent, sweep the stable and clear a space for grace — and watch God’s humility transform your poverty into ...