The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bethlehem/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:58:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Bethlehem | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bethlehem/ 32 32 Settlers said to torch car, steal phones and beat Palestinians in West Bank attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-said-to-torch-car-steal-phones-and-beat-palestinians-in-west-bank-attacks/ Sun, 17 May 2026 09:54:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3825081 Palestinian media share footage of man in ambulance after reported attack near Bethlehem on at least five Palestinians; assailants said to steal cellphones, damage property

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]]> Settlers try to steal Palestinian-owned sheep in Hebron Hills as West Bank violence soars https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-try-to-steal-palestinian-owned-sheep-in-hebron-hills-as-west-bank-violence-soars/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:09:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803236 2 Palestinians reportedly wounded in separate stone-throwing incident near Bethlehem; rights group says 378 attacks carried out during 40 days of Iran war

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]]> Bethlehem sees full Christmas revelry for first time since outbreak of Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/bethlehem-sees-full-christmas-revelry-for-first-time-since-outbreak-of-gaza-war/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:01:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3719384 Hundreds parade down Manger Square, thought to be Jesus's birthplace, as bagpipes and drums return to West Bank city, which hosted subdued celebrations as conflict gripped region

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]]> Palestinian teen reportedly shot dead in West Bank in unclear circumstances https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-teen-reportedly-shot-dead-as-video-appears-to-show-him-fleeing/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:14:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3713769 Palestinian media and town's mayor say settler killed 16-year-old Muheeb Ahmed Jibril; footage purports to show him running away from unidentified vehicle; IDF has yet to comment

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]]> Christmas festivities return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/christmas-festivities-return-to-bethlehem-after-2-years-of-war-in-gaza/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:58:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3706303 Tourism-reliant city sees crowds travel from Israel, West Bank and beyond, seeks to 'reignite hope' after celebrations were muted amid war, and before that during COVID

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]]> IDF declares ‘closed military zone’ after settler attack wounds several Palestinians https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-declares-closed-military-zone-after-settler-attack-wounds-several-palestinians/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:20:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3700693 Troops use riot dispersal means after receiving reports of stone-throwing between Palestinians and settlers; Red Crescent: 10 Palestinians wounded, including one by gunfire

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]]> Israel detains 50 members of Hamas network in West Bank said to be planning attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-detains-40-members-of-hamas-network-in-west-bank-said-to-be-planning-attacks/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:15:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3687807 Suspects nabbed in 15 separate raids in Bethlehem area; Shin Bet says one cell was at 'advanced stage of readiness' to carry out shooting

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]]> ‘Oldest organ in Christendom’ makes music in Jerusalem after centuries of silence https://www.timesofisrael.com/oldest-organ-in-christendom-makes-music-in-jerusalem-after-centuries-of-silence/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:25:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3639521 A team of researchers studied and restored dozens of organ pipes crafted some 1,000 years ago for Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, which are now on display at the Terra Sancta Museum

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]]> IDF to allow rare visit to ‘Solomon’s Pools’ archaeological site in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-to-allow-rare-visit-to-solomons-pools-archaeological-site-in-west-bank/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:26:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3525670 Tour organized by Kfar Etzion Field School of site near Bethlehem -- in PA-controlled Area A -- is set to take place on Thursday, during Passover

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]]> 16 Palestinians said wounded east of Bethlehem in attack by armed settlers https://www.timesofisrael.com/16-palestinians-said-wounded-east-of-bethlehem-in-attack-by-armed-settlers/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:09:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3482726 Some 40 settlers said to beat, spray tear gas and sic dogs on victims, including pregnant woman; IDF says it sent forces to break up violence; no reports of arrests

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]]> Settlers riot in West Bank village for 3rd time in days after terror shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-riot-in-west-bank-village-for-3rd-time-in-days-after-terror-shooting/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:49:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3456716 Farm building set on fire near Ramallah, 'revenge' scrawled in Hebrew on wall; no arrests made in nighttime revenge raids amid videos of burning cars, property

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]]> Bethlehem marks second subdued Christmas, amid pall of ongoing war https://www.timesofisrael.com/bethlehem-marks-second-subdued-christmas-amid-pall-of-ongoing-war/ Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:50:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3446593 Latin patriarch, after visiting Catholics in Gaza, urges faithful in West Bank city to 'not give up,' as pope in Vatican laments 'bombs on schools and hospitals'

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]]> Somber Bethlehem readies for another Christmas under shadow of war https://www.timesofisrael.com/somber-bethlehem-readies-for-another-christmas-under-shadow-of-war/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:55:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3445083 Dearth of tourism since Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack leaves West Bank city with empty streets, empty shops and empty guestrooms at what should be most wonderful time of the year

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]]> Pope Francis inaugurates nativity scene in Vatican showing baby Jesus on keffiyeh https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-francis-inaugurates-nativity-scene-in-vatican-showing-baby-jesus-on-keffiyeh/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:45:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3435204 Pontiff, who recently called to investigate Israel for genocide, preaches end to all war, as he dedicates scene by Palestinian artists, to be displayed in Vatican's Paul VI Hall

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]]> Man shot dead by troops amid clash between settlers, Palestinians in West Bank village https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-say-1-dead-3-hurt-after-settlers-opened-fire-in-village-near-bethlehem/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:42:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3362346 Khalil Salem Khalawi, 37, an Israeli citizen, was killed in Wadi Rahhal; IDF says Palestinians hurled stones at Israeli vehicles, prompting settlers to confront them

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