Jack Giacaman is once again looking forward to Christmas. Two pandemic-blighted festive seasons without foreign visitors have taken a heavy toll on his business selling religious gifts in…
Only a month ago, Bethlehem gallery owner Rula Dughman was preparing for her busiest time of year: Christmas. “In November everybody was busy cleaning, getting ready for the rebirth…
"Last year was very sad. This year we see a lot of people, very crowded, and a lot of joy. So even if we are not 100%, we are 90% there. Merry Christmas,” he said, before entering the Church…
There could be no room at the inn in Bethlehem this Christmas because Palestinian Authority hotels do not conform to Israel's Ministry of Health green pass Covid…