For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West ...

Faith leaders and residents in Bethlehem are grappling with how to mark the festive holiday while fellow Palestinians ...

The city of Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, will not have the usual ...

The lack of tourism in the enshrined spot where baby Jesus was said to be born follows 14 months of war in Gaza.

Palestinian priests share messages of hope and resistance as they celebrate a scaled-down Christmas in Jesus' birthplace ...

Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the occupied West Bank, observed Christmas without its customary ...

The usual crowds of tourists and fest of lights are missing in Bethlehem for the second year, under the shadow of the war in ...

The birthplace of Jesus, typically flowing with cheer and tourists, was quiet as Palestinian scouts marched, some with signs ...

We hope by next year at the same day we’d be able to celebrate Christmas at our homes and go to Bethlehem,” said Najla Tarazi ...

The Nativity Store in Manger Square in Bethlehem has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious items to pilgrims ...