Bethlehem
Christmas in Bethlehem goes on in the shadow of Trump’s Jerusalem announcement
As usual, Palestinians in the West Bank city of Bethlehem are hosting Christmas festivities for thousands of visitors to the site where Jesus Christ is believed to have been born. But this year, US President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has caused tensions and dampened the holiday mood.
Some Israeli Jews are not happy about the Pope’s upcoming visit to the Holy Land
Pope Francis is heading for Israel. And he’s got a lot on his to-do list. But he’ll need to balance his sacred duties with the practical concerns over security. And a whole lot more. Pope Francis is heading for Israel. And he’s got a lot on his to-do list. But he’ll need to balance his sacred duties with the practical concerns over security. And a whole lot more.
Runners honor Boston in first international marathon in Bethlehem
Over the weekend, runners gathered in Bethlehem to run the city’s first-ever marathon. While the realities of the Israeli-Palestinian situation and the Boston Marathon attacks influenced the events, the races went off without any problems.
On eve of Obama’s visit, Palestinians press case for electing their own president
Palestinians haven’t voted in a presidential election since 2006, frustrating many. A local TV producer decided to take that frustration and channel it into a reality TV series, just in time for President Barack Obama to come to Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
