As a ceasefire holds for now in Gaza, Palestinians hope the festivities can lead to a more peaceful future in a region shaken ...

Christmas celebrations are returning to Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank after two years of war in the Gaza Strip.

For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

Christmas cheer returned to the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ on Saturday as Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank lit ...

US officials hoped president could announce transition to 2nd phase of peace plan before end of year, but insistence on ...

Hundreds of people packed Manger Square in Bethlehem on Saturday for the lighting of a Christmas tree. (AP video by Imad ...

In Gaza City’s Holy Family Church, young girls carefully place figures among the nativity scene, while a boy plays music near a Christmas tree decorated with festive lights. Zachary Goelman produced ...

Tourism-reliant city sees crowds travel from Israel, West Bank and beyond, seeks to 'reignite hope' after celebrations were ...

Bethlehem lights its Christmas tree in Manger Square for the first time in two years, bringing hope and cheer to residents ...

Bethlehem marked a cautious return of Christmas celebrations after two years of the Gaza war, with residents and businesses ...

The tree stands in front of the historic Church of the Nativity on Dec. 6. Spectators gather in Nativity Square during a ...

Dawn French has said she “fakes jollity” at Christmas, despite fronting Mark & Spencer’s festive adverts for five years.