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Group calls for Orthodox church reform over alleged Israel land sales

January 14, 2015 by Alex Shams

Originally published on Ma’an News Agency on Jan. 14, 2015. BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Christmas is a time for holiday cheer in Bethlehem, as thousands from across Palestine and around the world

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Israeli forces spray Bethlehem homes with putrid-smelling water

June 27, 2014 by Alex Shams

Originally published on Ma’an News Agency on June 27, 2014. BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Rubhiya Abd al-Rahman Darwish was taking a nap on the couch of her family home on Sunday when

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In photos: Bethlehem festival draws thousands to Old City

June 19, 2014 by Alex Shams

Originally published by Ma’an News Agency on June 19, 2014. The Bet Lahem Live festival kicked off on Thursday night along Bethlehem’s historic Star Street, launching four days of music,

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Bet Lahem Live festival brings Star Street back to life

June 18, 2014 by Alex Shams

Originally published by Ma’an News Agency on June 18, 2014. Star Street was once the bustling heart of Bethlehem’s Old City, a vital link on the 1,500-year-old pilgrimage route from Jerusalem to

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In photos: Rooftop garden flourishes atop Bethlehem refugee camp

February 16, 2014 by Alex Shams

Originally published by Ma’an News Agency on February 16, 2014. In 1948, three-quarters of a million Palestinians were expelled or fled from their homes inside what is today Israel. Since

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Camp on front line of struggle against occupation

February 11, 2014 by Alex Shams

Originally published by Ma’an News Agency on February 11, 2014. Tucked behind the luxurious Intercontinental Hotel in the northern edges of Bethlehem sits the crowded Aida refugee camp. Reacting to

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Bethlehem man detained over anti-USAID Christmas tree decorations

December 4, 2013 by Alex Shams

Originally published by Ma’an News Agency on December 4, 2013. A Bethlehem man was detained on Tuesday by Palestinian police for helping decorate a tree with used American-made tear gas

Group calls for Orthodox church reform over alleged Israel land sales

Israeli forces spray Bethlehem homes with putrid-smelling water

In photos: Bethlehem festival draws thousands to Old City

Bet Lahem Live festival brings Star Street back to life

In photos: Rooftop garden flourishes atop Bethlehem refugee camp

Camp on front line of struggle against occupation

Bethlehem man detained over anti-USAID Christmas tree decorations

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