Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians worldwide a merry Christmas and thanked the Christian community for its support amid the Jewish state's ...

Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.

People attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the New Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, on December 14, 2025. (photo credit: JAMAL AWAD/FLASH90) The poll reflects the wider cultural presence of ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was ...

For the last two years, Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus Christ, has not been able to properly celebrate Christmas. Due to the war in Gaza, there has not been a tree in the village square, and the ...

Thousands flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve, the spot where Christians believe Jesus was born. It's in the occupied West Bank, and celebrations were canceled over the last two ...

Israel’s mixed messaging on Christmas draws controversy - analysis The messaging shows the challenges Israel faces and also raises the question of whether it is better to use the holiday to draw ...

The speaker of Israeli parliament has denied a request by a Christian lawmaker to display a Christmas tree in the parliament building, a spokesman for the speaker said Monday. Speaker Yuli Edelstein ...

One in four Jewish Israelis either celebrate Christmas or are considering doing so this year, according to a new survey by the Mashav Channel in partnership with the Tzohar Index for Judaism and ...