Thousands of people gathered in Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families and some visitors heralded for a much-needed Christmas spirit after two years of war in the region. During the ...

CHICAGO, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Bethlehem held its first Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony since 2022, symbolizing renewed hope, unity, steadfastness and resilience. The ceremony, ...

For the past two Christmases, John Juka's family restaurant looked about the same as any business in Bethlehem: shuttered and eerily empty. But on Saturday evening, it bustled with families and was ...

Bethlehem's first public Christmas tree ceremony since 2022 as Gaza truce holds War in Gaza has wrecked Bethlehem's economy and tourism Bethlehem mayor highlights Gaza's suffering BETHLEHEM, West Bank ...

Israeli forces detained a Palestinian resident from the Bethlehem governorate on Saturday, while an Israeli colonist vandalized civilian property in the Khalayel al-Louz area, southeast of the city. A ...

(RNS) — After two somber and muted Christmas seasons, the city where Christ was born is preparing to celebrate again. The Palestinian town of Bethlehem, a symbol of hope for Christians worldwide, will ...

Maher Nicola Canawati, a Palestinian Christian, is the mayor of Bethlehem in the West Bank. What is life like these days in Bethlehem? Bethlehem is a small town. It used to be 41 square kilometers; ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since 2022. The Palestinian city, revered ...

As a ceasefire holds for now in Gaza, Palestinians hope the festivities can lead to a more peaceful future in a region shaken by tragedy. BETHLEHEM, West Bank — For the past two Christmases, John Juka ...

As Christmas Lights Return to Bethlehem, Palestinians Look for Hope By Alexander Cornwell BETHLEHEM, West Bank, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the ...