On Thursday, August 20, 2015 the Minister of Justice of the State of Palestine, H.E. Saleem Al Saqqa, and a group of 25 distinguished officials from the Ministry visited the Bethlehem Museum. The visit was planned in cooperation with museum partner the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of the State of Palestine, H.E. Rula Maa’yaa.

Following the tour around the Museum conducted by the Regional Manager of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation, Eng. Anthony Habash, the guests enjoyed kinafe, a typical Palestinian sweet, and locally produced ice cream at Al Karmeh restaurant.

During the visit, the Minister of Justice affirmed that the Bethlehem Museum was one of the most important projects in the Bethlehem area and extended his sincere congratulations to HCEF and its partners.