But as Bethlehem prepares to mark its second Christmas under the shadow of the war in Gaza, there are almost no tourists, leaving the Nativity Store and other businesses unsure of how much longer ...

Hordes of tourists and pilgrims are a common sight outside Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian West Bank, along with costumed Santas and marching bands. This year, however ...

Around 2,000 years later, almost all of Bethlehem's 5,000 hotel rooms are empty. There is a lack of tourists, which is not only a problem for the hotels, but also for local stores. Ramzi Sabella ...

For a second year running, there is no Christmas cheer in Bethlehem. Tourists are shunning the city, and many residents are seeking a way out as the war in Gaza grinds on. Bethlehem’s Manger ...

Bethlehem’s site joins similar Moravian sites ... regional culture or heritage tourism.” Tickets are $25, and Lehigh Valley residents can receive a discount of $5 using the code LVWH2025 ...