In 1995, the birthplace of Jesus transitioned from Israeli to Palestinian authority
The historic city of Bethlehem underwent a profound transformation in 1995 as Israeli forces withdrew, handing over the administration of Jesus's traditional birthplace to the Palestinian National Authority.
On this day in 1995, Bethlehem transitioned from Israeli military rule to Palestinian control as part of the Oslo II Accord. Thousands of residents gathered in Manger Square to celebrate the arrival of Palestinian security forces, marking the first time in nearly three decades that the city was self-governed.
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