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Bethlehem
Elderly Palestinian Woman Shot by Israeli Forces near Bethlehem Succumbs to Wounds
A Palestinian elderly woman, who was shot and critically injured by Israeli soldiers’ fire yesterday, has succumbed to her wounds, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Rehab al-Horoub, 60, from Bethlehem’s village of Wadi […]
Israeli Soldiers Shoot, Injure Palestinian Woman in Bethlehem
Israeli soldiers shot and injured a Palestinian woman in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Sunday, according to the Israeli army and a Palestinian security source, Anadolu Agency reported. The official news agency Wafa, […]
Israeli Forces Shoot, Injure Palestinian Man near Bethlehem
A Palestinian man sustained injuries today after he was shot by Israeli occupation forces near the village of al-Nashash, south of the city of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian news […]
Israeli Forces Detain Hamas Candidate for Bethlehem
Israeli forces this morning detained senior Hamas official Hasan Wardyan, a candidate in the upcoming Palestinian elections, and other citizens from their homes in Bethlehem, the Palestinian Information Centre reported. Wardyan has previously spent over […]
Jewish Settlers Assault, Injure Palestinian Man near Bethlehem
A Palestinian man sustained injuries today in an attack by illegal Jewish settlers in the village of Al-Khader, near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. A group of […]
Jewish Settlers Assault Shepherds near Bethlehem
Jewish settlers today assaulted Palestinian shepherds in Kisan village, to the east of the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. Mayor of Kisan, Ahmad Ghazal, told WAFA that […]
Israeli Forces Order Expropriation of Palestinian Land near Bethlehem
Israeli occupation forces ordered today the takeover of a Palestinian-owned land plot in the village of al-Walaja, northwest of Bethlehem city in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. #Israeli Forces […]
Bethlehem Scales down Christmas Celebrations Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Just a handful of Palestinians today gathered at the Manger Square in Bethlehem to mark the start of Christmas Eve as the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on this year’s celebrations. Unlike previous years […]
Custos of the Holy Land Arrives in Bethlehem Ushering in Christmas Celebrations amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The Custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, arrived today in at Bethlehem’s Church of Nativity coming from Jerusalem ushering in the Christmas celebrations which kicks off tomorrow. However, due to the coronavirus lockdown […]
Israel Approves Construction of 980 New Settlement Units in Occupied West Bank
Israeli authorities approved today the construction of 980 new settlement units in Efrat settlement, illegally built on Palestinian lands to the south of Bethlehem, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. Hasan Brijiyeh, a local […]
Preoccupied in Palestine – Poems
By Dennis J. Bernstein Silent Watch Speech is out of the question. she can tell you everything she needs to with her eyes— At noon, they are pointing out a sniper—and his shadow— watching us […]
British Street Artist Banksy to Donate Sale of Artwork to Palestinian Hospital
British street artist Banksy will donate the proceeds from the auction of one of his works, valued at over $1 million, to a Palestinian hospital, one of his collaborators told AFP on Monday. Titled “Mediterranean […]
Israeli Forces Dismantle, Seize Animal Barns near Bethlehem
Israeli occupation forces today dismantled and seized four livestock barns in the town of Nahalin, west of the southern West Bank city of Bethlehem, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. The town’s mayor, Sobhi […]
Israeli Army Seals off Ancient Mountain, Hindering Palestinians’ Access to the Site
The Israeli army sealed off with barbed wire and a metal gate the ancient Jabal al-Firdis, also known as Herodium, in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. Hasan Breijieh, from […]
Israel to Build 164 New Illegal Settlement Units in Occupied Bethlehem
Israel is planning to build more than 160 new illegal settlement units in the occupied West Bank, as it prepares to annex a third of the Palestinian territories. According to the Committee Against the Wall […]
As Annexation Looms, 280 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in West Bank
Palestine confirmed today morning 280 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the occupied territories to 3,045. Health Minister Mai al-Kaileh announced in a press statement that 199 of the 280 […]
Israeli Forces Shoot, Kill Palestinian at Major Checkpoint near Jerusalem (VIDEO)
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man at a major military checkpoint, near the West Bank city of Bethlehem, according to security sources. Ahmad Erekat, 27, was on his way to pick up his […]
Israeli Forces Order Eviction of Palestinian Family as Israel Gears up for West Bank Annexation
Israeli authorities gave a Palestinian from a village near Bethlehem an eviction notice, forcing him to leave his own land, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. Hassan Brejeya, director of the Colonization and Wall […]
Jewish Settlers Assault, Injure Palestinian Teenager near Bethlehem
A 15-year-old Palestinian boy was left with bruises and cuts today after being assaulted by Jewish settlers near al-Khader town, south of Bethlehem city, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. Local activist Ahmad Salah […]
Bethlehem’s Church of Nativity Reopens after Coronavirus Lockdown
Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, built on the spot where Christians believe Jesus was born, reopened on Tuesday, more than two months after closing in the face of the coronavirus. A handful of priests from […]
On Easter Sunday, Jewish Settlers Uproot Hundreds of Olive Saplings near Bethlehem
Illegal Jewish settlers on Easter Sunday uprooted about 350 olive saplings belonging to Palestinian farmers in the town of al-Khader, near the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, according to a local source. This is […]
Bella Ciao: Palestinians Exhibit Solidarity with Italy in Bethlehem Rally (VIDEO & SONG)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a display of solidarity with Italy, which is reeling under the effects of the deadly Coronavirus, COVID-19 disease, Palestinian soldiers raised Italian flags during a parade in the occupied […]
Palestinian Health Ministry: 16 Coronavirus Cases, 18 in Quarantine, 350 in Isolation at Home
The Palestinian Health Ministry said today in its daily report that there are 16 confirmed coronavirus cases in Palestine so far, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. In addition, 18 were placed in special […]
Palestinian Health Minister Confirms Seven Coronavirus Cases, Calls for State of Emergency
Minister of Health Mai Kaileh confirmed today that there are seven cases of coronavirus in Palestine, the first since the outbreak of the deadly virus. During a press conference in Bethlehem, the Minister said that […]
Israel Demolishes Palestinian Property near Bethlehem
Israeli forces yesterday demolished a house and a garage near the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, under the pretext that it was built without the nearly impossible to obtain building permits. Local sources said that […]
Israeli Forces Raid Bethlehem, Injure Dozens of Palestinians
Israeli forces raided today several neighborhoods in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, in a manhunt for a driver who allegedly carried out a car-ramming attack against Israeli soldiers in West Jerusalem earlier this […]
Israeli Forces Raid Bethlehem, Arrest Three Palestinians
Israeli forces on Friday detained at least three Palestinians from the southern West Bank district of Bethlehem. Security sources confirmed that Israeli forces raided Bethlehem city, and arrested two Palestinians, including a former prisoner. "THESE […]
Jewish Settler Runs over Palestinian Girl in Bethlehem
A Palestinian young schoolgirl was reportedly injured this morning after being hit a Jewish settler’s car near Bethlehem. Local media reported that the Palestinian schoolgirl was hit by the settler at the entry to the […]
Outrage as US Game Show Jeopardy Decides Bethlehem is an Israeli City (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The American TV game show, Jeopardy, has been slammed on social media for judging the Church of the Nativity, which is located in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem, as part […]
Don’t Be Alarmed – A Poem
By Stephen Oliver Banksy on his balcony at The Walled Off Hotel imploding the barrier a leap away, watchtowers left and right. The Israeli land grab barricade winding off out of sight; they play it […]