Bethlehem 'without Christmas trees, without lights' due to Israel-Hamas war – The Irish Times
Palestinian security forces patrol empty square deserted by foreign tourists who normally gather to celebrate festive occasion
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Palestinian security forces patrol empty square deserted by foreign tourists who normally gather to celebrate festive occasion
Despite the deep religious and cultural significance of Christmas for Palestinian Christians, this year’s festivities have been overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war, now stretching into its third month
Middle East News: NEW DELHI: Bethlehem — the biblical birthplace of Jesus in West Bank — has turned into a ghost town this Christmas that is empty of any joy or celebra.
At least 70 are killed in central Gaza, in one of the war's deadliest strikes
The cancellation of Christmas festivities is a severe blow to the town’s economy