Bethlehem is in Palestinian jurisdiction?
Yes.
West Bank
Bethlehem is in PA controlled territory. Both Bethlehem and Nazareth have a number of Christians and are noted for Christmas celebrations. Videos of past parades and celebrations are very entertaining, and even religious Jews can be seen enjoying the festivities.
The Tomb of Rachael (wife of Patriarch Jacob) is next to Bethlehem, but is protected by walls from hostile Muslims.
It is. When traveling there you have to exit your tour vehicle on the Israeli side, walk through and get up into a different vehicle.
Yep...had to Google map it to see. I didn’t realize that either. Even Jerusalem is wrapped, on three sides, along the border of West Bank. Bethlehem is south of Jerusalem...and inside WB.