Bethlehem is an important historic city in the West Bank, about 10km (6.2 miles) south of Jerusalem. Bethlehem, or beit lechem means “House of Bread” in Hebrew. During the Christmas season, Christians from around the world make a pilgrimage to the Church of the Nativity to see the place where Jesus was born. Rachel’s Tomb is at the northern entrance of Bethlehem and is an important ...

CBS News: Thousands attend Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, the first since war in Gaza began

Thousands attend Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, the first since war in Gaza began

NBC New York: Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

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 during the Israel-Hamas ...

Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

NPR: Bethlehem celebrates Christmas for the first time since the war in Gaza began

Encouraged by a ceasefire brokered between Israel and Hamas in October, Bethlehem brought back its annual Christmas celebrations. After a pause of two years, Manger Square lit up again with parades, ...