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Somber Christmas in Bethlehem in shadow of Gaza war

Christmas in Bethlehem celebrated under the shadow of Israel's war in Gaza

Faith leaders and residents in Bethlehem are grappling with how to mark the festive holiday while fellow Palestinians continue to be killed.

Yahoo · 4h

Amid Gaza war, another year of subdued Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem

For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. Imtiaz Tyab has more.

Newsday · 1d

Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas during the war in Gaza

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Bethlehem prepared Tuesday to mark another somber Christmas in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza.

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Al Jazeera on MSN · 15h

At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’

Pope Francis has denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza while appealing for the release of captives and a ceasefire in the war-torn coastal enclave. In his Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and world) address on Wednesday at the Vatican,

U.S. News & World Report · 19h

Pope Urges 'All People of All Nations' to Silence Arms and Overcome Divisions in Christmas Address

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message has urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world,

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

Pope Francis Calls for Negotiations To End Ukraine War in Christmas Speech

The pope also voiced concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in his Christmas address, labeling the situation "extremely grave."

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Saving Gaza’s forgotten animals: The family risking all to rescue cats, dogs and donkeys in war this Christmas

In a swift response, the Katy Police Department arrested 18-year-old Aaron Noe Chavez and a juvenile following a shooting at ...

“Christ is Still in the Rubble”: No Silent Nights in Gaza this Christmas Amidst Ongoing Israeli Bombardment

By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan In one of only a handful of times in the last century, Christmas this year coincides with the ...

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Middle East latest: Bethlehem marks a somber Christmas Eve amid war in Gaza

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Palestinian city of Bethlehem is preparing for a somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza, with most festivities cancelled and crowds of tourists absent ...

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I Used to Love Christmas in Gaza. Now All That’s Left of It Are My Memories.

In most years, by this time, the celebrations of the glorious holidays have long been underway in Gaza. The Gaza Strip is a ...

16h

Gaels remember Gaza victims at Christmas Day vigil in Belfast

Dozens of protestors have taken part in a Christmas Day silent vigil in Belfast city centre to remember Palestinians killed ...

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Bethlehem Marks 2nd Christmas Amid Gaza Genocide; Iran Fumes As Israel Admits Role In Haniyeh Killing | Latest On West Asia

Iran has justified its attacks on Israel following Tel Aviv's admission of its role in the assassination of Hamas leader ...

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Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas

There are not the usual cheerful street decorations nor the giant Christmas tree in front of the Nativity Church, bui ...

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