The pope also voiced concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in his Christmas address, labeling the situation "extremely grave."

Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts, as they inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza

An Israeli soldier who died more than 400 days after being wounded in the attack that sparked the war in Gaza now symbolizes the sacrifice of fallen fighters

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"We hope by next year at the same day we'd be able to celebrate Christmas at our homes and go to Bethlehem," said Najla Tarazi, a displaced woman who prayed for the war to end. "We don't feel happy."

The excitement and cheer that typically descends on the West Bank during Christmas week were nowhere to be found.

Manger Square lacked its usual festive lights and crowds of tourists

The war started almost immediately after the militant group Hamas, which rules the Palestinian territory of Gaza, launched a terror attack in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing a reported 1,200 people.

Israeli troops continue patrolling Southern Lebanon during the ceasefire with Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reports progress in negotiations to free the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

"The situation in Gaza is apocalyptic," Oxfam International said on Sunday.

Alex Gibney, the Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker, has attacked the BBC after claiming the British broadcaster rejected his Benjamin Netanyahu expos The Bibi Files. The Going Clear director accused the BBC of bending the knee to the Israeli prime minister in its coverage of the war in Gaza. He produced The Bibi Files, which draws upon […]

The Israeli military maintains that its strikes are focused solely on militants, whom it accuses of using civilian areas for operations.

For the second straight year, Bethlehems Christmas celebrations will be somber and muted, in deference to ongoing war in Gaza.

Mdecins Sans Frontires, also known as Doctors Without Borders, has released a report condemning the "apocalyptic" conditions in Gaza caused by Israel's war on the Palestinian enclave.

Israel has carried out daily strikes in Gaza more than 14 months into the war with Hamas.

Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday prayer ahead of Christmas celebrations, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza

Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 20 people, including five children, Palestinian medical officials said.