Bethlehem

IDF soldier punctures tires, smashes door of Palestinian cars during West Bank operations

At least three other soldiers witnessed the acts, Army Radio reported on Monday morning, noting that none attempted to stop the vandal.

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The soldier punctured the tires, kicked the doors and mirrors, smashed the windshields, and slammed his weapon against the windows of cars in a West Bank operation. 
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.

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.

|ByHODAYA RAN
ISRAELI BORDER police operate near Betlehem.

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

The suspect, a resident of Bethlehem, was taken to the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) for questioning.

|ByTZVI JASPER
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

Jerusalem's Municipality had worked with the Tourism and Interior Ministries to prepare for the event, with Mayor Moshe Lion extending his blessing to the Jerusalem Christian community.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Why did US President Joe Biden visit Bethlehem in Israel?

US President Joe Biden’s visit to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, took place in between his meetings with Abbas and MBS – with little fanfare.

JULY 22, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Joe Biden visits the Church of Nativity, in Bethlehem, in the West Bank July 15, 2022.

Bethlehem's Palestinians expect nothing from Biden, say it's humiliating

In Bethlehem, two shopkeepers, a member of the Palestinian National Security Forces, a local Fatah activist and a cab driver express a range of hope, cynicism and disappointment in Biden's visit.

JULY 13, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
A Palestinian at Manger Square, Bethlehem on July 13, 2022

Palestinian man steals M-16 from Israeli security, turns himself in to PA

21 Palestinian terror suspects arrested overnight

JUNE 8, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces conducting an arrest raid in the West Bank, June 8, 2022.

Two Palestinians arrested in IDF 'Break the Wave' raid of West Bank

Israeli security forces, Palestinians clash in West Bank village on Friday night • Israel arrests four Palestinian fishermen off Gaza coast

JUNE 4, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces during a protest in the village of Beit Dajan, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on June 3, 2022

Clashes break out between Palestinians, Israeli forces in W. Bank

Border Policeman lightly injured from explosive device thrown at him • Palestinians, Israeli security forces clash

MAY 29, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers work to arrest Palestinians as part of Operation Break the Wave

Bethlehem pins economic hopes on resumption of tourism for Easter

Palestinians also hoping for visitors to revive ailing industry.

APRIL 13, 2022ByALL ARAB NEWS STAFF
Father Rami Asakriyah sprinkles holy water on palm fronds during the Palm Sunday service at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, in the West Bank, April 10, 2022.

Bishop-Elect Rev. Canon Rafic Nahra to be consecrated this month

Bishop-Elect Rev. Canon Jamal Daibes will be consecrated in May.

APRIL 2, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth

Palestinians: The 'criminal' pastor who met with the rabbi

Appeals by Bethlehem Christian community have been completely ignored.

MARCH 25, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
A view from Beit Jala

Abbas loyalists lose Bethlehem University election

The election results are regarded as a serious blow to Abbas and the PA and Fatah leadership.

MARCH 24, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Arab students seen on the campus of the Bethlehem University, a Catholic co-educational institution, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.

Christian group in Bethlehem slammed for ‘hosting’ Yehuda Glick

Glick posted on his Facebook page a photo of him visiting the Beit Al-Liqa organization in the Christian town together with German tourists.

MARCH 2, 2022ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Yehuda Glick in Tel Aviv, on December 16, 2019.