Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
Hundreds of worshippers gathered for mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem Wednesday night as the Palestinian city ushered in its first festive Christmas in more than two years, emerging from the shadow of the war in Gaza. Throughout the conflict that began with Hamas's attack on Israel in October 2023, a sombre tone had marked Christmases in the biblical birthplace of Jesus Christ.
Bethlehem sees full Christmas revelry for first time since outbreak of Gaza war
Hundreds parade down Manger Square, thought to be Jesus's birthplace, as bagpipes and drums return to West Bank city, which hosted subdued celebrations in recent years
Bethlehem Celebrates First Christmas In 2 Years As Fragile Gaza Truce Holds
Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the shadow of the war in Gaza to celebrate its first festive Christmas in more than two years.
Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
Celebrations were in full swing in the occupied West Bank city. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas since Gaza war
Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the shadow of the war in Gaza to celebrate its first festive Christmas in more than two years.
Bethlehem celebrates Christmas again, two years after Gaza war silenced festivities
With a fragile ceasefire now in place in Gaza, the holy city in the occupied West Bank is cautiously reviving its festive customs.
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