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Somber Christmas in Bethlehem in shadow of Gaza war

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.

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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.

The New York Times · 1d

Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas: ‘We’re Still Here’

Some say that the community is in danger of losing its 1,600-year foothold in the enclave and that it is far from certain those who have fled will ever feel safe enough to return home.

Pope Francis, Ukraine and Christmas

Al Jazeera on MSN · 16h

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 · 13h

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."

Associated Press · 14h

In Christmas address, Pope urges silencing of weapons from the Holy Land to Ukraine

Pope Francis on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find the courage “to silence the sounds of arms" and overcome divisions plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia (Dec.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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