War, economic struggles threaten Bethlehem’s century&old crafts tradition
Bassem Giacaman in his shop in Bethlehem in December 2024. The artisans in Bethlehem are almost all Christians. They primarily work with olive wood. Most of the businesses in Bethlehem are family businesses. / Credit: Marinella Bandini Bethlehem, West Bank, Dec 21, 2024 / 13:00 pm (CNA). Being an artisan in Bethlehem isn’t just a […]
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Bassem Giacaman in his shop in Bethlehem in December 2024. The artisans in Bethlehem are almost all Christians. They primarily work with olive wood. Most of the businesses in Bethlehem are family businesses. / Credit: Marinella Bandini Bethlehem, West Bank, Dec 21, 2024 / 13:00 pm (CNA). Being an artisan in Bethlehem isn’t just a […]
