All articles tagged with #bethlehem
Originally Published 9 days ago — by WFMZ.com
Crispy Halal, a family-owned halal restaurant, opened a new, larger location in Bethlehem, Pa., offering a variety of halal dishes including gyros, fried chicken, and sandwiches, with plans for further regional expansion.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by CNN
Christmas was celebrated in Bethlehem after a two-year hiatus, but festivities were limited due to Israeli military checkpoints and ongoing conflict in the West Bank, where Palestinians face displacement, home demolitions, and violence amid increased settlement expansion and political tensions.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by CNN
Christmas celebrations returned to Bethlehem after two years, but festivities were limited due to Israeli military checkpoints and ongoing violence in the West Bank, where record demolitions, displacement, and settlement expansion continue amidst a backdrop of conflict and political tension.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by DW
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Christmas Mass, criticizing a 'distorted economy' and calling for global peace, while celebrations in Bethlehem and around the world highlight hopes for recovery and unity amid ongoing conflicts and challenges.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by AP News
Thousands gathered in Bethlehem's Manger Square to celebrate Christmas, marking a return to festivities after two years of cancellations due to conflict, with hopes for peace and normalcy amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by CBS News
Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony took place with thousands attending, marking the first since the Gaza war began in 2023, amid a significant decline in tourism and economic hardship, but also a hopeful call for peace and return of pilgrims.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Financial Times
Bethlehem is set to celebrate Christmas for the first time since the Gaza war, marking a significant moment of peace and resilience in the region.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Middle East Eye
Christians in Bethlehem face severe challenges due to Israeli occupation, economic decline, land seizures, and violence, leading to a significant decline in Christian population and cultural heritage, with many leaving the Holy Land.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The Guardian
Bethlehem has resumed its Christmas celebrations for the first time in three years, symbolizing resilience and hope amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, with the town lighting up its Christmas decorations following a ceasefire in October.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The New York Times
Palestinian Christians in the West Bank are cautiously celebrating Christmas with modest festivities after two years of subdued celebrations due to regional conflict and violence, amid ongoing tensions, settler attacks, and political struggles, highlighting both resilience and hope for peace.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by AP News
Christmas in Bethlehem has been revived this year with renewed festivities and hope following a ceasefire in Gaza, bringing joy and economic relief to the city after years of conflict and hardship, despite ongoing tensions in the region.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by WRGB
A business in Bethlehem has been ordered to vacate due to shifting ground on the property, which poses an imminent safety threat, prompting ongoing monitoring and the relocation of natural gas pipelines.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 69News WFMZ-TV
Part of Bethlehem's Walnut Street Garage collapsed, causing loud noises and shaking reported by residents in the area. The garage, built in the 1970s, has been a controversial issue as it closed in January, with plans to replace it with an apartment building and smaller garage drawing criticism. It is unclear whether the collapse was planned as part of the demolition, and the situation is still developing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
The town of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank is experiencing a bleak Christmas season due to Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip and economic hardship. The streets are empty, roads leading to the city are sealed off, and Christmas festivities have been canceled in solidarity with Gaza. The tourism sector, which was just recovering from the pandemic, has suffered significant losses, threatening the economy of Bethlehem. Local businesses, including a woodcarving shop that has been passed down through generations, have been severely impacted. The Palestinian minister for tourism estimates losses of $200 million, with Bethlehem being the hardest hit. Religious leaders in Bethlehem have canceled celebrations and created Nativity scenes reflecting the suffering in Gaza, calling for justice and a ceasefire.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WFAE
The war between Israel and Hamas, along with the destruction in Gaza, has led to the cancellation of many Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, a Palestinian city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The conflict has disrupted tourism, with new Israeli checkpoints making travel more complicated, and the sadness and destruction have dampened the festive spirit. Many Palestinian churches and Christian communities have decided to call off the usual celebrations, focusing instead on the religious aspects of the holiday. Bethlehem, typically bedazzled with decorations and lights, is now dark and quiet, reflecting the somber mood.