Bethlehem

Where persecution of Christians exists in the Holy Land

This Christian holiday season, many Christian leaders must enter into a period of theological soul-searching. Opinion.

Swastika found on desk at Moravian College in Pennsylvania

Campus police investigating after hateful symbol found drawn on a desk at college in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Three new coronavirus cases identified near Bethlehem

Total number of coronavirus cases in PA now stands at 44.

Bennett orders reduction in number of Arab workers entering Israel

Closure on Bethlehem and the Gaza Strip will continue. Kerem Shalom crossing will operate as usual.

Bennett decides: The closure on Gaza will continue

Defense Minister announces measures taken by the defense establishment to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 30

PA reports new case of coronavirus in Bethlehem, bringing the total number of cases to 30.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 26

PA “health ministry” reports new case of novel coronavirus in the city of Bethlehem.

Despite closure of areas under PA control, medical staff cross into Israel to work

Areas under PA control closed due to coronavirus but doctors, nurses allowed through to work in Israel's hospitals.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 19

PA “ministry of health” says the number of people who have been infected with Coronavirus in Bethlehem has risen to 19.

PA confirms 9 more cases of coronavirus

Nine more people test positive for coronavirus in Bethlehem.

Bennett closes Bethlehem over Coronavirus outbreak

Defense Minister bans Israels, PA Arabs from entering, leaving Bethlehem after 7 cases of Coronavirus discovered in the city.

Coronavirus comes to the Palestinian Authority

PA media reports that 4 guests at hotel near Bethlehem were found to be carrying the virus. All hotel employees placed in quarantine.

A lapse of French etiquette

Jeopardy! says question on Bethlehem church shouldn't have aired

Popular television game show says question which caused uproar among pro-PA supporters was included in broadcast in error.

Which came first – Jeopardy or ‘Palestinians’?

Jeopardy game show refuses to accept 'Palestine'

Popular show marks down 'Palestine' as answer for location of Church of the Nativity, accepts 'Israel' & angers pro-Palestinian activists

Old wine in new bottles: Today's replacement theology

Lies Palestinians tell at Christmas

Evangelical leader: PA would ban Jesus from Bethlehem

Laurie Cardoza-Moore slams PA for claiming Jesus was a Palestinian when New Testament, history record he was Jewish.

IDF soldier injured during Bethlehem operation

Arab rioters shoot fireworks, hurl stones at Israeli troops during operation in Bethlehem, injuring one soldier.

Bethlehem Nativity Church no longer 'endangered'

UNESCO removes Church of the Nativity from list of endangered heritage sites following renovations

Report: 1 killed during clashes with IDF south of Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority claims 1 killed, 3 wounded by IDF fire as Arab rioters clash with Israeli security personnel near Bethlehem.

Rock terrorism: Arab killed by IDF fire

IDF soldier opens fire after rocks thrown at Israeli vehicles. One Arab killed, three wounded.

Palestinian Arab Bethlehem is at war with Christians and Jews

Arab rioters clash with IDF forces near Bethlehem

Rioters hurl firebombs, pipebombs, and stones at Israeli security forces south of Jerusalem.

IDF soldier lightly injured near Bethlehem

During operation, dozens of Arabs attack soldiers and throw rocks at them. Soldiers respond with live fire and crowd dispersal measures.

Sightless in Bethlehem

Palestinian Arab killed in clashes in Bethlehem

Clashes break out during an arrest operation in Deheishe, south of Bethlehem

Hamas-linked cell nabbed following Jerusalem infiltrations

Six suspects arrested following breaches of Jerusalem-area security fence. Bombs, knives found in raid.

Watch: Security forces charge at terrorist

IDF lookout identifies terrorist who opened fire at checkpoint near Bethlehem, helping Border Police capture him.

'Christians flee PA oppression'

Islam expert Dr. Ephraim Herrera explains how Christians went from 85% of Bethlehem's population before Oslo to under 10% today.

Female terrorist arrested near Bethlehem

Police subdue terrorist and find knife in her bag. Terrorist arrested and taken for questioning.

Pipe bomb found in Arab town

IDF finds pipe bomb in Bethlehem, arrest 16 suspected terrorists.

PA issues weak condemnation of Bethlehem incident

Abbas's bureau condemns attack on American vehicle in Bethlehem but does not promise to find the perpetrators.

Rioters vandalize US diplomatic vehicle in Bethlehem

PA rioters disrupt marketing workshop featuring US speaker accompanied by consular security personnel, attacking vehicle as it speeds off.

Trump, Pence tried, hanged in effigy in Bethlehem

Fatah activists hold mock 'trial' of US president, vice president in Bethlehem before hanging the leaders in effigy.

Senior PA security official arrested after anti-Trump riot

Former senior PA security official arrested after organizing illegal demonstration, clashing with police near Rachel's Tomb

The night the UNRWA stole Xmas

PLO Washington office cancels Christmas reception

Office of PLO says 'difficult decision' to cancel event about Christmas in Bethlehem on same day as Trump's Jerusalem announcement.

Jerusalem Arab arrested for raping American tourist

American woman in her 20s volunteering in Bethlehem says suspect violently raped her.