
Bethlehem Celebrates Christmas Amid West Bank Tensions
As Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after a two-year hiatus, thousands of people gathered in Manger Square, filling the space with joy and festive spirit. The city's decision to revive public festivities comes amidst concerns from Palestinian Christians about their erasure and displacement due to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The return of the giant Christmas tree and traditional procession led by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa symbolize a beacon of hope and resilience in the face of ongoing conflict.









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