According to Bishara Awad, President of Bethlehem Bible College, 100 to 150 people are inside the Church of Nativity including families and Palestinian security forces. He is reminded of the refuge cities mentioned in the Old Testament

Bishara Awad, Bethlehem, Special for Come and See, April 4, 2002

''We appeal to you to stop immediately the inhuman tragedy that is taking place in this Holy Land, in our Palestinian towns and villages,'' the Christian clerics said.

MSN CBS, April 2, 2002

An Italian Roman Catholic priest reported as killed during fierce fighting in the West Bank town of Bethlehem is alive and well, an official of the Salesian religious order said on Tuesday.


Roman Catholic Missionary Service News Agency, April 2, 2002

The Mar Elias Educational Institutions will be offering a 2-year Higher Diploma in Theology beginning September 2002.

Special for Come and See, April 2, 2002

Based on Bethlehem Bible College Easter News Letter, families are emigrating due to the area's conflict, the siege, and the military bombardment of their neighborhoods

Special for Come and See, March 27, 2002

The first century recreation of Nazareth in the time of Jesus Nazareth Village in Nazareth,Israel concluded special tours for Easter

Special for Come and See, March 26, 2002

A Group of Palestinian Evangelical leaders and Messianic Jewish leaders participate in a conference in Holland

Special for Come and See, March 26, 2002

In a demonstration of support for peace efforts, Archbishop of Canterbury joined the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and pilgrims in the hike down the Mount of Olives and up to the walled Old City

By The Associated Press, March 25, 2002

The Association of Baptist Churches in Israel gives appreciation to missionary Ray Register who is leaving the country after 37 years

Special for Come and See, March 26, 2002