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Al 'Iqab in the region of Palestinian Territory (general) is a town in Palestinian Territory - some 317 mi or ( 511 km ) South-East of East Jerusalem , the country's capital city .
Current time in Al 'Iqab is now 12:53 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Hebron " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Amman, Tyre, and Beirut. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Nicosia . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Al 'Iqab ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Beit Sahour, A Living Heritage
"Beit Sahour, a living heritage" is a short film about Beit Sahour, the town of the Shepherds' Field. The film is produced by Beit Sahour Municipality, and is made by the Video Production Unit of the ..
Scroll of Ruth - Hebrew Miqra & Aramaic Tarjum
The Scroll of Ruth read in accordance with the Yemenite-Jewish tradition both in Hebrew and Aramaic in honor of the Holiday of Shavuoth (First Fruits Festival). מגילת רות בקריאתו של הרב יהודה גמליאל ל ..
Christmas Greetings
I wish you a Merry Christmas!!! ..
Palestine - A Unique Tourism Destination
This video segment showcases Palestine as a tourism destination that offers selective programs with a wide range of tourism facilities to cater to the needs of all sort of travelers. Disclaimer: "The ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Tekoa, Gush Etzion
Tekoa is an Israeli Jewish communal settlement and Israeli settlement in the northern Judean hills in the West Bank. Tekoa is within the municipal jurisdiction of the Gush Etzion Regional Council. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.
Located at 31.65 35.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Ma'ale Rehav'am
Ma'ale Rehav'am, is an Israeli settlement south of Bethlehem and northeast of Hebron in the West Bank, located in the northeastern Judean Mountains on Road 3698. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this. With assistance from Amana, Ma'ale Rehav'am was founded in 2001 after, and in reaction to, the assassination of Rehavam Zeevi who was an ardent supporter of settlement of Yesha.
Located at 31.65 35.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Church of the Nativity
The Church of the Nativity is a basilica located in Bethlehem, Palestinian territories. The church was originally commissioned in 327 AD by Constantine and his mother Helena over the site that is still traditionally considered to be located over the cave that marks the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth. The Church of the Nativity site's original basilica was completed in 339 AD and destroyed by fire during the Samaritan Revolts in the sixth century AD.
Located at 31.70 35.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
The Siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem lasted from April 2 to May 10, 2002 in Bethlehem in the West Bank. As part of Operation Defensive Shield, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) occupied Bethlehem and tried to capture wanted Palestinian militants. Dozens of them fled into the Church of the Nativity and sought refuge. Further more, there were some 200 monks and other Palestinians who arrived at the site for different reasons, and were held as hostages by the gunmen.
Located at 31.70 35.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Bethlehem Governorate
The Bethlehem Governorate is one of 16 Governorates of the West Bank and Gaza Strip within the Palestinian Territories. It covers an area of the West Bank, south of Jerusalem. Its principal city and district capital is Bethlehem. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, its population was 180,116 in mid-year 2006.
Located at 31.65 35.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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