Is it safe to cross the border in order to see Bethlehem?

Has anyone had any recent experience in taking a tour from Ashdod that combines Bethlehem and Jerusalem? I am a little concerned about the border crossing that is entailed and any problems that have been encountered by others. Are the sites in Bethlehem worth the risks?

Thanks for any info.:o

Has anyone had any recent experience in taking a tour from Ashdod that combines Bethlehem and Jerusalem? I am a little concerned about the border crossing that is entailed and any problems that have been encountered by others. Are the sites in Bethlehem worth the risks?

Thanks for any info.:o

Hi,

The crossing into Bethlehem from Jerusalem is perfectly safe. It may take a bit of time, but there is no reason to think that you will experience anything but a smooth and relatively easy crossing.

If there is any sort of security situation going on, then tourists will be kept away from the area altogether- Israel is VERY protective of its tourists.

HTH!

We did it 3 years ago and had no problems.

We did it 9 years ago with no problem at all. Since we are Christians, it was most definitely worth it to see the sacred sites!