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Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas during the war in Gaza

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Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas during the war in Gaza

Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday (December 24, 2024) in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza. The excitement and cheer that typically descends on the West Bank during Christmas week were nowhere to be found. The festive lights and giant tree that normally decorate Manger Square were…

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Bethlehem Readies For Another Christmas Overshadowed By Gaza War

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Bethlehem Readies For Another Christmas Overshadowed By Gaza War

Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian security forces deployed around the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday, as the faithful prepared for another solemn Christmas overshadowed by the war in Gaza. An unusual calm enveloped Manger Square, the heart of the Palestinian city dominated by the revered church that…

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