Posts Tagged: Church of the Nativity
Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity Ordered Closed Over Coronavirus Fears
The Church of the Nativity was ordered closed on Thursday and foreign tourists were banned from West Bank hotels after four suspected coronavirus cases were...
Christmas Reality: Palestinians Use Christians as Pawns, Israel Protects Them
JNS.org - The Palestinian Authority (PA) and Israeli Muslims often voice support for Christians, and seek to utilize them in the struggle against Israel. But it is...
NYU Blasted by Jewish, Israeli Leaders for Hosting Play About Palestinian Terrorists
Israeli and Jewish American leaders are speaking out against New York University’s (NYU) decision to host performances of a play that has been criticized for...
McMaster Says Trump to Speak at Israel Museum in Jerusalem During Trip to Jewish State; Masada Visit Not on Itinerary
US President Donald Trump’s visit to Israel next week will not include an address at Masada, according to the itinerary laid out by his national...
Israeli Police Begin Planning Massive Security Operation for Upcoming Trump Visit
Israeli police have begun planning a massive security operation to protect US President Donald Trump during his two-day visit to the Jewish state later this...
Christmas at Israel’s Church of the Nativity: Where Wishes Come True
JNS.org - Scouts playing bagpipes, horns and drums entertain the visitors. Merchants peddle Santa hats and Christmas flare. The children eat sticky sesame sweets for the...
Obama to Highlight Plight of Mideast Christians on Visit
U.S. President Barack Obama intends to highlight the plight of Middle East Christians during his upcoming trip to the region. "It's been a very difficult series...
Obama to Visit Church of the Nativity
U.S. President Barack Obama plans to visit Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity during his visit to the Middle East next week. The church is widely...
Tourists, Pilgrims May be Heading to the Wrong Bethlehem
As scores of tourists and pilgrims stream into Bethlehem for Christmas, archeologists aren't certain that they're in the proper place to be celebrating Jesus' birth....
