Bethlehem marks a 2nd somber Christmas Eve during Gaza war

Pope's sombre message in Christmas under shadow of war
Christians across the world celebrated Christmas Wednesday, with the mood darkened by wars and a massive "inhumane" Christmas morning attack on Ukraine by Russia as well as a plane crash in Kazakhstan.
Bethlehem marks sombre Christmas under shadow of war
Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a solemn Christmas overshadowed by war, as Pope Francis led mass in the Vatican.Pope Francis marked Christmas Eve on Tuesday with a special ceremony launching Jubilee 2025,
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,
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.
Cities worldwide mark subdued Christmas Eve in shadow of Gaza, Ukraine wars
Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a second Christmas Eve overshadowed by war as Pope Francis launched observation of the global
In the shadow of war, Christians in Gaza face a somber Christmas
As Christmas arrives, the small Christian community in the Gaza Strip is again facing a season mired in war. Once a time marked by family gatherings, decorations and liturgies, the holiday this year will be spent in makeshift shelters in partially destroyed churches standing amid the ruins of a war-torn enclave.
Bethlehem marks second Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza
The usual crowds of tourists and fest of lights are missing in Bethlehem for the second year, under the shadow of the war in Gaza. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez spoke with Nuha Tarazi, who shared how difficult it is to celebrate while her family suffers in Gaza.
Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts
Happiness comes from what happens. Joy comes from a much deeper place, and it doesn’t matter what’s going on around you."
Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas Eve during the war in Gaza
Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza . The excitement and cheer that typically descends on the West Bank during Christmas week were nowhere to be found.
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.
Christians in Gaza mark Christmas amid ongoing Israeli war and hope for peace
Christians in Gaza still manage to celebrate Christmas under the threat of Israel's genocidal war.
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