Israel's separation barrier has forced ... of the West Bank in what Palestinians call a land grab. The wall not only cuts Bethlehem off from Jerusalem, but meanders through the town to separate ...

Israel says the wall is meant to keep out suicide bombers, but inside Bethlehem the view is different. “It is turning the city into a big prison for its citizens,” said Mayor Victor Batarseh.

Meanwhile, an Israeli-built wall partially encircles Bethlehem, cutting it off from Jerusalem and stifling homebuilding and urban growth. Israel says the wall is a necessary security measure to ...

The famed anonymous street artist Banksy has claimed credit for new graffiti that is believed to offer a rare moment of ...

This is a small strip of land inside Bethlehem, under Israeli control, completely surrounded by the separation wall. The cardinal walked along Star Street, winding through the heart of Bethlehem ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — In the little town of Bethlehem, Christmas this year is barely a whisper. Palestinian scouts paraded ...