Israel-Hamas war: For the first time in living memory, Bethlehem will not celebrate Christmas this year

This year, out of protest of the Israeli actions in Gaza and in solidarity with Palestinians, there will be no Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem for the first time in living memory.

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In Bethlehem's Manger Square, shops are mostly closed. The church of the nativity is quiet. The excitement and joy of Christmas is absent this year.
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