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Al 'Askirah in the region of West Bank is a town located in Palestinian Territory - some 317 mi or ( 510 km ) South-East of East Jerusalem , the country's capital .
Local time in Al 'Askirah is now 02:35 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Hebron " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Nicosia, Damascus, Amman, Tyre, and Beirut. When in this area, you might want to check out Nicosia . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Al 'Askirah ? 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 Bethlehem 2011
Palestinian Christian scouts on the Manger Square in Bethlehem, ahead of the arrival of the Latin patriarch. ..
Christmas Greetings
I wish you a Merry Christmas!!! ..
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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 2 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 4 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 4 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 4 km away
Bethlehem University
Bethlehem University is the first university founded in the West Bank, Palestinian National Authority. Bethlehem University traces its roots to 1893 when the De La Salle Christian Brothers opened schools in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Jaffa, Nazareth, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt.
Located at 31.71 35.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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