Fatima AbdulKarim / 972 MagazineDec 29, 2023
Hundreds of Gaza’s Christian families are either sheltering in a church or have fled south, marking Christmas only as another day of Israel’s deadly assault. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Stephanie Abraham / Arab AmericaDec 20, 2023
Until that happens, we can lean into the true meaning of Christmas by advocating for victims of war in Gaza and the West Bank. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
MOHAMMAD DARAGHMEH & PATTY NIEBERG / The Associated PressDec 24, 2019
The celebrations capped the most successful year in history for Palestinian tourism, according to Tourism Minister Rula Maayah. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Join our newsletterStay up to date with the latest from Truthdig. Join the Truthdig Newsletter for our latest publications.
MICHAEL RUBINKAM / The Associated PressMay 19, 2019
Sixteen thousand tons of Bethlehem Steel collapse in seconds as crews implode Martin Tower, a symbol of the defunct firm's might. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Jalal Hassan and Imad Isseid / The Associated PressDec 24, 2017
Muted festivities are the result of cold, wet weather and recent violence sparked by President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 5, 2017
The secretive British street artist Banksy says his Walled-Off Hotel welcomes people from all over the world. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Sandy Tolan, TomDispatchApr 30, 2015
Despite the torrents of press coverage here about Israel and its relationship with the United States, the daily reality of half the people in a century-old conflict is essentially off the American radar screen. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigSep 3, 2014
Days after a cease-fire in Gaza was agreed to by Hamas and Israel, the latter announced it was taking over 1.5 square miles of West Bank territory south of Bethlehem as "a response to the kidnapping and killing of three Jewish teenagers in the area" this summer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 26, 2014
On Sunday in Bethlehem, Pope Francis called for recognition of an independent Palestinian state. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / TruthdigMay 24, 2014
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin is signaling that Pope Francis in his visit to Bethlehem on Sunday will strongly support the right of Palestinians to a sovereign state. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Peter Z. Scheer / TruthdigFeb 26, 2013
Two teenagers were hospitalized Monday after Israeli soldiers tried to end a Palestinian demonstration near Bethlehem by firing on the crowd, The New York Times reports. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 8, 2011
A contemporary art gallery in New York opened an unauthorized show of works by England-based renegade graffiti artist Banksy on Aug. 25 that has incensed art critics, Banksy fans and residents of the West Bank in the Middle East. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Join our newsletterStay up to date with the latest from Truthdig. Join the Truthdig Newsletter for our latest publications.
Now you can personalize your Truthdig experience. To bookmark your favorite articles and follow your favorite authors, please login or create a user profile.
Now you can personalize your Truthdig experience. To bookmark your favorite articles and follow your favorite authors, upgrade to supporter.