Jerusalem (Pool of Bethesda)

Israel trip - Day 7

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January 3rd 2014
Yesterday we again began our tour at the Old City of Jerusalem. We started at St. Stephen’s Gate and then on to the Pool of Bethesda, St. Anne’s Church, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. We then made the short trip to the little town of Bethlehem. More tomorrow! ... read more

Middle East » Israel » Jerusalem District » Jerusalem

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Following World War II, the British withdrew from their mandate of Palestine, and the UN partitioned the area into Arab and Jewish states, an arrangement rejected by the Arabs. Subsequently, the Israelis defeated the Arabs in a series of wars without... ... read more