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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

In fact, there is no Christmas tree at all. Bethlehem is facing its second bleak Christmas since the outbreak of the war in Gaza — leaving faith leaders and residents grappling with how to mark the festive holiday while fellow Palestinians continue to be ...

The Associated Press on MSN · 23h

Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza

The city of Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, will not have the usual trappings of the city's favorite holiday: no public Christmas tree, no raucous scouts march,

The Baltimore Sun · 19h

Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas during the war in Gaza

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — 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 · 3h

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,

Newsweek on MSN · 51m

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."

The Boston Globe · 2h

Pope urges ‘all people of all nations’ to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address

The pope invoked the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which he opened on Christmas Eve to launch the 2025 Jubilee, as representing God’s mercy.

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 ...

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“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 ...

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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Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts

The excitement and cheer that typically descends on the Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank on Christmas were nowhere ...

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