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In Christ’s birthplace, olive wood artisans carry on a Holy Land tradition
By Lauren Markoe — December 19, 2017
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (RNS) — Artisans in and around Bethlehem specialize in carving wood from a tree that makes several appearances in the Bible. They consider the work — a millennium-old tradition — holy. But clashes between Israelis and Palestinians threaten this year's Christmastime sales.
Jerusalem mayor takes tough stand against Al-Aqsa rock throwers as skirmish escalates
By Michele Chabin — September 17, 2015
JERUSALEM (RNS) Televised footage of Israeli riot police clashing with the stone-throwing mosque-goers standing behind iron barricades sparked outrage in the Muslim world.
Arab parliament member denies Jewish claim to Temple Mount, sparking Israeli outrage
By Michele Chabin — July 27, 2015
JERUSALEM (RNS) The remarks by Parliament member Masud Ganaim of the Joint (Arab) List political party came a day after clashes between masked Muslim rioters and Israeli police marred the holy Jewish fast day of Tisha B'Av.
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