Is it safe to walk around Bethlehem?
Is it safe to walk around Bethlehem? Is Bethlehem safe to visit? Crossing over to Bethlehem is pretty safe for tourists. The town is a big attraction and the Palestinian authorities go to great lengths to make it safe to visit. You just need to bring their passport with an Israeli-issued tourist visa to enter and exit the Palestinian areas.
Can Christians visit Bethlehem?
Bethlehem is first referenced in the Hebrew Scriptures, and known primarily as Rachel's burial place and King David's city of origin. Since the spread of Christianity, Bethlehem is most famous as Jesus's birthplace, and it is the consequent Christian tourism which largely supports this small town of around 25,000.
Are tourists safe in Israel right now?
Check with your travel provider before travelling. See 'Safety'. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories overall due to civil unrest and the threat of terrorist attack, rocket fire and military confrontation.