Bethlehem

In Bethlehem, a welcome to send chills down the spine of any Jew visiting the jewel of Palestinian tourism amid Gaza war

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In Bethlehem, a welcome to send chills down the spine of any Jew visiting the jewel of Palestinian tourism amid Gaza war

Until October 7 last year – when Hamas attacked Israel from Gaza, sparking a bloody war – Bethlehem was also a tourist hotspot: the jewel in the crown of the US$1 billion Palestinian tourism industry. The new city of Bethlehem seen from the elevated old city. Photo: Ian Lloyd Neubauer “Whether you’re interested in the … Read more

Christmas has been canceled in Bethlehem this year

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Christmas has been canceled in Bethlehem this year

The city of Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace for Jesus, is usually bustling with holiday festivities and decor this time of year, but this year, celebrations were called off in the wake of Israel’s war with militant group Hamas. Where there’s typically tourists, marching bands, pilgrimages and festive lights now stands dozens of Palestinian security forces … Read more