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Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive the Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive the Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
us news
Published on Dec 25, 2025 01:41 am IST

'People afraid to come visit': Hope, darkness in Bethlehem on Christmas eve

Palestinian scout bands parade at the Manger Square near the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, on Christmas Eve, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)
world news
Updated on Dec 24, 2025 09:10 pm IST

Bethlehem Christmas tree lit up for first time since Gaza war

Bethlehem Christmas tree lit up for first time since Gaza war
us news
Updated on May 05, 2026 05:42 pm IST

As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope

As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope
us news
Updated on May 05, 2026 05:46 pm IST

How the Three Wise Men landed in Cologne

According to Christian tradition, the Three Wise Men followed the Star of Bethlehem to find Jesus.
art culture
Published on Jan 06, 2024 03:00 pm IST

Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus Christ, turns grim on Christmas Eve amid war

People walk along the streets of Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, in the Old City of Bethlehem
world news
Published on Dec 25, 2023 08:45 am IST

Amid Gaza conflict, Bethlehem prepares for a quieter Christmas

World-famous Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem have been put on hold due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
world news
Published on Dec 17, 2023 01:33 am IST

Bethlehem faces ‘worst Christmas ever’ as war scares away tourists, pilgrims

A woman arranges an installation of a scene of the nativity of Christ withith a figure "symbolising baby Jesus lying in his manger amid rubble", in reference to Gaza, inside the the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, a few weeks before Christmas. Palestinian town of Bethlehem faces ‘worst Christmas ever’ as Israel war scares away tourists and pilgrims
travel
Published on Dec 12, 2023 12:41 pm IST

Israel war disrupts Holy Land tours from city

Israel war disrupts Holy Land tours from city
mumbai news
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 07:46 am IST

27 Meghalaya residents on pilgrimage leaving Israel after state of war

Smoke rises after Israeli strikes in Gaza (Reuters Photo)
india news
Published on Oct 08, 2023 01:04 pm IST

Bethlehem celebrates Christmas as tourists return

Marching bands that lead festive processions near the Church of the Nativity
festivals
Published on Dec 25, 2022 01:15 pm IST

Banksy's long-lost painting sprayed in West Bank resurfaces in Tel Aviv

Koby Abergel, an Israeli art dealer, reveals a painting by the secretive British graffiti artist Banksy that was mysteriously transferred from the occupied West Bank to the Urban Gallery in Tel Aviv, Israel. The painting of a slingshot-toting rat once stood near Israel's separation barrier and was one of several works created in 2007 that protest Israel's decades-long occupation of territories the Palestinians want for a future state.   
art culture
Updated on Sept 24, 2022 02:49 am IST

Christmas celebrations subdued in Bethlehem for 2nd year due to Covid-19 

This year, the celebrations were more vibrant -- but still a fraction of their usual size. In picture - Visitors walk in Manger Square on Christmas eve outside the Church of the Nativity, revered as the site of Jesus Christ's birth, in the biblical city of Bethlehem.
world news
Published on Dec 25, 2021 07:16 am IST

Covid-19: Bethlehem expects few tourists in upcoming Christmas holiday season

Tourists visit the Church of the Nativity, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem. While the region is finally welcoming foreign tourists after a year-and-a-half-long Covid-19 shutdown, few travellers are making their way to the birthplace of Jesus this holiday season 
travel
Updated on Nov 20, 2021 10:17 am IST

Bethlehem celebrates Christmas tree-lighting in small ceremony with virtual event

Palestinians light Christmas tree at Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
trending
Published on Dec 06, 2020 11:50 am IST

Christmas 2019: Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for celebrations

Christmas 2019: A girl looks at an artwork showing a nativity scene made of olive wood at Manger Square in Bethlehem. in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
travel
Updated on Dec 24, 2019 01:45 pm IST

Hindu body told to give evidence of possession in Ayodhya land title dispute case

Hindu Mahasabha lawyer Barun Kumar Sinha outside Supreme Court after the Ayodhya land dispute case hearing in New Delhi on August 2.
india news
Updated on Aug 08, 2019 07:44 am IST

BJP to set up missionary cell in Mizoram to fight anti-Christian party tag

The missionary cell will be headed by the BJP’s newly-inducted member in the state Lalhriatrenga Chhangte.
india news
Updated on Jul 24, 2019 10:16 am IST

Iconic Palestinian robe fashions a new political symbol

In this April 29, 2007 file photo, a Palestinian woman wearing a Palestinian dress with traditional embroidery performs a folk dance known as Debka, during a folk festival in the West Bank city of Ramallah.
fashion
Updated on Feb 13, 2019 11:28 am IST

Israel army shoots dead 15-year-old Palestinian in Bethlehem: Ministry

(FILES) This file photo taken on May 12, 2017 shows 17-year-old Ahed Tamimi (C) protesting before Israeli forces in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh, north of Ramallah.
world news
Updated on Jul 23, 2018 02:18 pm IST
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