Bethlehem

Illegal resident arrested on suspicion of stabbing, robbing man in Tel Aviv apartment

After wounding the victim, the attacker fled the scene. Israel Police later found him shortly afterward, several streets from the apartment.

Israel Police arrest Bethlehem resident arrested on suspicion of stabbing and robbing a man in his Tel Aviv apartment over the weekend, June 7, 2026.
ISRAELI BORDER police operate near Betlehem.

Police arrest terror suspect for throwing explosive at Rachel's Tomb

Christian worshippers take part in the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City during the Easter holiday on April 11, 2026.

'A beacon of tolerance': Holy Fire ceremony marked in Jerusalem's Old City

MARJORIE TAYLOR Greene meets with Bethlehem Mayor Maher Canawati, February 15, 2026.

Marjorie Taylor Greene meets with Bethlehem mayor, decries alleged 'Christian prosecution'


Church of the Nativity no longer endangered

The sixth century building which marks the site where Jesus was born in Bethlehem has recently undergone a major renovation project.

A boy is carried as he places his fingers inside holes in a column that form the shape of a cross at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, in the West Bank April 27, 2019.

My grandmother’s journey to the Holy Land

During her visit in 1935, Ida Bebbington took copious notes and historic images

People praying at the Western Wall in 1935

Christian leaders: Palestinian Authority must investigate church attacks

“We pray in solidarity with this church and for the repentance of the aggressors,” the organization said in its statement.

Palestinian Christians attend a service on Easter Sunday, April 1, at the Saint Porfirios Church in Gaza City

Beautiful butterflies of Bethlehem - watch

“You can just call it the beauty of the Holy Land,” Calvert told The Jerusalem Post.

Butterfly in Bethlehem

Palestinians holding violent protests throughout West Bank

Near Bethlehem, a 17 year old Palestinian identified as a volunteer paramedic was killed after being shot by IDF forces.

Palestinian rioters in clashes near Ramallah (REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman)

IDF opens investigation of Palestinian death outside Bethlehem

Ahmed Jamal Mahmoud was shot dead after throwing stones at vehicles outside Bethlehem.

IDF forces in the area around Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem

Photo Essay: Christmas in the Holy Land

Christian pilgrims and tourists are visiting Christianity’s holiest sites, especially in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth.

 Issa Kassissieh, wearing a Santa Claus costume, rides a camel during the annual Christmas tree distribution by the Jerusalem municipality in Jerusalem's Old City December 21, 2017

Franciscan clergyman assaulted in Bethlehem

Two unidentified men harassed a group of tourists entering the holy site.

Milk Grotto in Bethlehem

Victim predicted flood disaster in text-message exchange day before trip

ZAKA responder: There is no way I can put this into words.

Flooded water running through a valley in the Judean desert following heavy rainfall in the mountains on April 25, 2018.

Palestinian protesters target U.S. delegation in Bethlehem

Protesters threw tomatoes at a sports utility vehicle, which had US consular license plates, kicked one of its doors and ripped the plastic casing off a side mirror.

Palestinian protestors react to US President's Trumps declaration of Jerusalem in Bethlehem on the second 'Day of Rage.'