Dearth of tourism since Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack leaves West Bank city with empty streets, empty shops and empty ...

The practice of olive wood carving is a pillar of the community’s economic and cultural identity dating back to the 4th century. The Star of Bethlehem that hangs overhead is made of mother of ...

The Nativity Store in Manger Square has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious items to people visiting the traditional birthplace of Jesus since 1927. But as Bethlehem prepares to mark its ...