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Jesus, the Palestinian Arab

Jesus, the Palestinian Arab

IDF debunks claim tear gas killed an Arab baby

After PA claims eight-month-old asphyxiated due to IDF efforts to disperse rock throwing terrorists, army proves them wrong.

IDF debunks claim tear gas killed an Arab baby

Two Arab Rioters Killed in Clashes with IDF

Clashes between soldiers and Arab rioters result in two deaths in the past 24 hours, as violence continues.

Two Arab Rioters Killed in Clashes with IDF

PA Strangely Silent after Muslims Set Bethlehem Church Afire

The Palestinian Authority has been curiously speechless after Muslims set a major fire at a Christian church in Bethlehem Saturday.

PA Strangely Silent after Muslims Set Bethlehem Church Afire

Security Forces Shoot Pipe Bomb-Wielding Terrorist

Terrorist attacks security forces near Bethlehem, shot in leg and neutralized. No casualties to security members.

Security Forces Shoot Pipe Bomb-Wielding Terrorist

BDS Mega-Fail: Israeli Goods in Bethlehem Stores

Visit to Bethlehem by activist Kay Wilson reveals the Palestinian Authority itself doesn't boycott Israel.

BDS Mega-Fail: Israeli Goods in Bethlehem Stores

What is Chrislam?

What is Chrislam?

Palestinians Say Mosque Torched in 'Price Tag' Attack

Mosque near Bethlehem set on fire, Hebrew graffiti found at the site, say witnesses. PA says it's a 'declaration of religious war.'

Palestinians Say Mosque Torched in 'Price Tag' Attack

Watch: PA Tourism Ministry Replaces Israel with 'Palestine'

Two states? Bethlehem festival of PA min. on official PA TV features popular song claiming Israeli cities are in 'my beautiful Palestine.'

Watch: PA Tourism Ministry Replaces Israel with 'Palestine'

Man Kidnaps Daughter from Sweden to Bethlehem

An eastern Jerusalem resident arrested for kidnapping his daughter, 3, from her mother in Sweden and bringing the child to Bethlehem.

Man Kidnaps Daughter from Sweden to Bethlehem

The Ethnic Cleansing of Jesus

The Ethnic Cleansing of Jesus

Thousands to Attend 'Yahrtzeit' Prayer at Rachel's Tomb

Police and Border Guards will be on duty to ensure that Jews are able to celebrate the Yahrzeit of Mother Rachel Monday and Tuesday.

Thousands to Attend 'Yahrtzeit' Prayer at Rachel's Tomb

Border Policeman Injured in Bomb Attack at Rachel's Tomb

Incident occurred as dozens of Palestinian rioters hurled rocks, molotov cocktails at security forces stationed at holy site.

Border Policeman Injured in Bomb Attack at Rachel's Tomb

How Christians are Persecuted in the PA

How Christians are Persecuted in the PA

Hamas Terrorist Who Attacked IDF Operation Arrested

Terrorist arrested by special forces in Bethlehem shot at soldiers and tried to run them over last week.

Hamas Terrorist Who Attacked IDF Operation Arrested

Terrorists Open Fire on IDF South of Jerusalem

Drive-by shooting at Border Police near major highway leaves no damage as IDF expands search outside of Hevron.

Terrorists Open Fire on IDF South of Jerusalem

Vatican Denies Papal Visit Has Political Agenda

Pope had 'no political agenda,' the Vatican claims - despite numerous references to 'State of Palestine' and prayer at security fence.

Vatican Denies Papal Visit Has Political Agenda

Abbas Accuses Israel of 'Judaizing' Jerusalem in Papal Meeting

'Religious, not political' visit takes decidedly political turn Sunday, after PA accuses Israel of 'judaization' and Pope calls PA a state.

Abbas Accuses Israel of 'Judaizing' Jerusalem in Papal Meeting

PA To Show Pope Art of Jesus as 'Suffering Palestinian'

PA-commissioned art exhibit will be displayed in Bethlehem for pope's visit, mixing classic Christian art with 'Palestinian suffering.'

PA To Show Pope Art of Jesus as 'Suffering Palestinian'

Pope Set to Ignore Bethlehem's Christian Tragedy?

As the papal visit to Bethlehehem nears, the talk is about Jewish graffiti, not the expulsion of Bethlehem's Christians.

Pope Set to Ignore Bethlehem's Christian Tragedy?

Pope Plans to Drive Unprotected in PA Areas

Pope Francis seemingly feels safe in Bethlehem, plans to drive in open-top car, amid reports he will 'declare himself Che Guevera of PA.'

Pope Plans to Drive Unprotected in PA Areas

Pro-Israel Arab Christian Condemned By Family

Christy fled Bethlehem to UK and showed support for Israel in video, now her family denounces her amid possible intimidation.

Pro-Israel Arab Christian Condemned By Family

Bethlehem Christian Slams PA's Use of Children as Human Shields

Christy fled to the UK after persecution for sympathizing with Israel, tells how terrorists used child soldiers to attack Rachel's Tomb.

Bethlehem Christian Slams PA's Use of Children as Human Shields

Palestinian Authority Residents Complain Over Foreign Workers

Bethlehem workers are up in arms over an invasion of foreign workers taking good jobs they feel belong to them.

Palestinian Authority Residents Complain Over Foreign Workers

Brits Duped by Anti-Israel Show at St. James's Church

Having hounded most of Bethlehem's Christians into leaving – Palestinian Muslims succeed in blaming Israel abroad.

Brits Duped by Anti-Israel Show at St. James's Church

Mahmoud Abbas Mocked For Claiming Jesus was a 'Palestinian'

PA chairman's Christmas message contains worn canard about Jesus. Israel quips: 'We forgive him, he knows not what he does.'

Mahmoud Abbas Mocked For Claiming Jesus was a 'Palestinian'

Terrorist Shot While Attempting to Stab Soldier

IDF soldiers shoot and kill a knife-wielding terrorist who tried to carry out a terrorist attack near Bethlehem.

Terrorist Shot While Attempting to Stab Soldier

Watch: Dancing and Praying at Rachel's Tomb

Jews of all stripes join hands in celebration of the life of the Biblical Matriarch Rachel, at her tomb in Bethlehem.

Watch: Dancing and Praying at Rachel's Tomb

'Secret Writings' - Entry to Rabbi's Library Blocked

Library contains Rabbi's manuscript with commentary on 'hidden' Torah, says journalist close to family.

'Secret Writings' - Entry to Rabbi's Library Blocked

Danon: ‘Many Arrests’ in Bethlehem Counter-Terror Ops

Deputy Defense Minister reveals active battle against Bethlehem terrorism, says arrests have been made.

Danon: ‘Many Arrests’ in Bethlehem Counter-Terror Ops

Armed American Security for UN in Judea

Video shows armed Americans providing security for UN vehicle. A new phenomenon?

Armed American Security for UN in Judea

Christians Beatify Their Palestinian Nightmare

Christians Beatify Their Palestinian Nightmare

Indictments Handed Down in Tanzim Terror Attacks

Five Tanzim terrorists have been indicted on charges of shooting and hurling firebombs at residents of Migdal Oz, in Gush Etzion.

Indictments Handed Down in Tanzim Terror Attacks

Passover Hike to Solomon’s Pools in 'Area A' of Gush Etzion

The Kfar Etzion Field School will introduce Passover tourists to Solomon’s Pools, which supplied water to Jerusalem for nearly 2,000 years.

Passover Hike to Solomon’s Pools in 'Area A' of Gush Etzion

Obama Visit Enters Third and Final Day

Obama will lay wreathes at the tombstones of Herzl and Rabin, visit Bethlehem and meet Netanyahu before taking off for Jordan.

Obama Visit Enters Third and Final Day

PM Netanyahu Thanks Obama for Upholding Israel ‘Right to Exist’

PM Binyamin Netanyahu offered firm thanks in welcoming remarks to U.S. President Barack Obama for supporting Israel's "right to exist."

PM Netanyahu Thanks Obama for Upholding Israel ‘Right to Exist’

Bethlehem Arabs 'Shoe' Obama Posters, American Officials

Arabs in Bethlehem had a “warm welcome” for American officials who came to prepare for President Obama's visit to the city

Bethlehem Arabs 'Shoe' Obama Posters, American Officials

Obama May Skip Ramallah During Visit

U.S. President Barack Obama could skip Ramallah during his upcoming visit to the region, PA source claims.

Obama May Skip Ramallah During Visit

Bethlehem Set to Host First 'Palestine Marathon'

Bethlehem to host first "Palestine Marathon," set to take place April 21.

Bethlehem Set to Host First 'Palestine Marathon'

PA Official: I Hate 'Women in Green,' But Love the Way They Work

A top PA official said he hates Women in Green for its 'crimes' against PA Arabs - but recommends that Arabs adopt their successful tactics

PA Official: I Hate 'Women in Green,' But Love the Way They Work

PA Moves Ahead with Plans to Register Sites with UNESCO

PA forms a committee to prepare applications to register sites on UNESCO's world heritage list, including the Dead Sea.

PA Moves Ahead with Plans to Register Sites with UNESCO

50 Arabs Attack Rachel's Tomb

About 50 Arabs hurled pipe bombs, fire bombs and rocks at security forces. One soldier lightly hurt.

50 Arabs Attack Rachel's Tomb

Catholic Patriarch: Christmas Marks 'Birth of Palestine State'

The Patriarch of Jerusalem's Roman Catholic Church declared Christmas is also a celebration of … the birth of the state of Palestine.”

Catholic Patriarch: Christmas Marks 'Birth of Palestine State'

PA Arabs Celebrate as World Reacts to UN Decision

"World countries have given Bibi Netanyahu a slap in the face," says Meretz chairwoman Zehava Galon.

PA Arabs Celebrate as World Reacts to UN Decision

Preparing Security for the Anniversary of Mother Rachel's Death

A Knesset delegation visited Rachel's Tomb on Wednesday to work out security details for the anniversary of the matriarch's death.

Preparing Security for the Anniversary of Mother Rachel's Death

60 Minutes Outdid CNN

60 Minutes Outdid CNN

Israel Foils 'Flytilla' Activists' Latest Provocation

A group of 50 pro-Arab activists, who organized the last 'flytilla', refused entry to Bethlehem through the Jordanian border with Israel.

Israel Foils 'Flytilla' Activists' Latest Provocation

California’s Capital ‘Adopts’ Ashkelon as Sister City

Sacramento rejected anti-Israel arguments Tuesday night and approved linking with the port city of Ashkelon as an official “sister city.”

California’s Capital ‘Adopts’ Ashkelon as Sister City

California’s Capital Fights over ‘Twinning’ with Ashkelon

Pro-Arab activists in California’s capital, which “twins” with Bethlehem, are trying to make the city of Ashkelon an unwanted sister city.

California’s Capital Fights over ‘Twinning’ with Ashkelon

Arab Protest in Bethlehem Slams Violence Against Women

Dozens of women and rights activists in Bethlehem demanded stricter laws to end violence against women.

Arab Protest in Bethlehem Slams Violence Against Women

PA to Seek UNESCO Recognition for More Sites

Following its success with the Church of the Nativity, PA will seek to have additional religious sites recognized by UNESCO.

PA to Seek UNESCO Recognition for More Sites

Roman Catholic Church Welcomes UNESCO Decision on Bethlehem

Roman Catholic Church says the granting of world heritage status to the Church of the Nativity is a "diplomatic victory" for PA.

Roman Catholic Church Welcomes UNESCO Decision on Bethlehem

UNESCO Approves PA ‘Emergency’ Bid for Church of Nativity

UNESCO approves the PA's bid to place the Church of the Nativity on its list of sites of World Heritage in Danger.

UNESCO Approves PA ‘Emergency’ Bid for Church of Nativity

Abbas Lauds Putin in Bethlehem with ‘Dead Man’s Honor’

Putin had to swallow hard when Abbas named a road in Bethlehem in honor of his guest. In Europe, the honor is reserved for the dead.

Abbas Lauds Putin in Bethlehem with ‘Dead Man’s Honor’

PA to UNESCO: Bethlehem's Church of Nativity in 'Palestine'

The Palestinian Authority is making a bid to list the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem as located in the “country of Palestine.”

PA to UNESCO: Bethlehem's Church of Nativity in 'Palestine'

UNESCO to Consider 'Palestinian' Site for World Heritage List

UNESCO, which has accepted 'Palestine' as a member, to consider Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity for inclusion on its world heritage list.

UNESCO to Consider 'Palestinian' Site for World Heritage List

PA Bars Journalists from British Supermodel Visit

Palestinian Authority forces threatened to break press cameras and barred coverage of British supermodel Naomi Campbell’s Bethlehem visit.

PA Bars Journalists from British Supermodel Visit

Discovery Proves Bethlehem Part of Kingdom of Judah

Archaeologists have discovered the first evidence outside of the Bible that Bethlehem was part of the First Temple era Kingdom of Judah.

Discovery Proves Bethlehem Part of Kingdom of Judah

Church of Nativity Deportees Complain about Fate

Ten years after the end of the 39 day IDF siege, exiled terrorists say they have been forgotten.

Church of Nativity Deportees Complain about Fate

Bethlehem Governor Bans Israeli Imports

The governor of Bethlehem signed an order, on Sunday, banning the entry of Israeli agricultural products into the city.

Bethlehem Governor Bans Israeli Imports