Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, which is located in present-day Palestine. At the time of Jesus' birth, around 4 to 6 BC, the region was part of the Roman Empire, specifically within the province of Judea. Today, Bethlehem is situated in the West Bank, which is a territory that has deep historical and religious significance for both Jews and Christians.
Israel, established as a modern nation in 1948, includes regions that encompass various locations significant to the life of Jesus, including Nazareth (where he grew up) and Jerusalem (where he was crucified and resurrected). While Jesus was not born in the modern country of Israel, his life and ministry occurred in the areas that are now part of Israel and the Palestinian Territories.