Another bleak Christmas in Bethlehem as Christian families quit West Bank
Bethlehem's Manger Square in front of the Church of the Nativity is largely deserted and souvenir shops are shuttered.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Krismas berbeza buat penduduk Palestin, sepi dan suram
Gereja-gereja di Bethlehem memutuskan untuk mengekalkan ritual keagamaan dan membatalkan perayaan lain untuk musim Krismas.
Mon Dec 25 2023
'Worst Christmas ever' in birthplace of Jesus as impact of war empties Bethlehem
Bethlehem is normally at its busiest at Christmas but this year war has scared away tourists and pilgrims from the Palestinian town.
Sat Dec 23 2023
In Bethlehem, Omicron ruins hope for Christmas boom
The Ararat has no guests, with the tree offering cheer to no one but the seven out of 105 employees who have not been fired.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Silent Night: How coronavirus is killing Christmas
Christmas Night Mass in Bethlehem in the West Bank, where Christians believe Jesus was born, will go ahead without a congregation this year.
Thu Dec 17 2020
'Christmas will not be cancelled' says Bethlehem, amid little comfort or joy
The traditional birthplace of Jesus will go ahead with its celebrations, aware that the world's eyes are upon it at this time of year.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Bethlehem 'Corona Sandwich' eases bite of tourism loss
When the coronavirus pandemic left Bethlehem without its hordes of visitors, tour guide Raed Bannura needed a new source of income.
Sun Nov 15 2020
Santa Claus turut bertempur dengan tentera Zionis
Beberapa penunjuk perasaan yang bertempur dengan tentera Israel semalam mengenakan kostum ikonik tersebut di Tebing Barat berhampiran Bethlehem.
Sat Dec 23 2017
Trump denounces Manchester attack by "evil losers"
Trump, speaking after talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the town of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, said the United States stands in "absolute solidarity" with the British people.
Tue May 23 2017
US urges Israel to reverse Palestinian land-grab plan
Israel faced increasing pressure Monday, including from the United States, after saying it plans to expropriate 400 hectares (988 acres) of Palestinian land in the Bethlehem area.
Mon Sep 01 2014
Pope marks first Christmas as crowds flock to Bethlehem
Pope Francis held his first Christmas Eve mass in the Vatican on Tuesday by highlighting the role played by humble shepherds in the Nativity, as thousands flocked to Bethlehem.
Wed Dec 25 2013
Mideast unrest casts pall over Christmas in Bethlehem
Thousands of tourists made their way past Israel's controversial separation wall to reach the Palestinian hilltop town of Bethlehem.
Wed Dec 25 2013