Batarseh,who is a Christian, said Bethlehem still brings hope at Christmas,with its eternal message of peace on earth, goodwill toward men.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

Israel claims all of Jerusalem as its eternal capital, but the U.S.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

While Israel has imposed a partial freeze on construction in the West Bank, government spokesman Mark Regev says that does not apply to Jerusalem, which Israel says is the eternal capital of the Jewish people.

VOA: standard.2009.12.28