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Bethlehem marks a somber Christmas Eve amid war in Gaza

Somber Christmas in Bethlehem in the shadow of Gaza war

It is already the second Christmas in Bethlehem to be marked by Israel's war in Gaza. Tourists and pilgrims have stopped coming to the city almost altogether, and the economic situation seems even bleaker than last year.

The Washington Post · 16h

Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas Eve 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 .

MassLive · 14h

Bethlehem marks 2nd somber Christmas Eve as ongoing war rages in Gaza

The birthplace of Jesus, typically flowing with cheer and tourists, was quiet as Palestinian scouts marched, some with signs that read, “We want life, not death.”

Christmas, Gaza and Pope Francis

The New York Times · 19h

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.

WXIA-TV Atlanta on MSN · 9h

Pope Francis speaks to Christians in Gaza church during Christmas celebrations

Pope Francis jumped on a video call with Palestinians celebrating Christmas at the catholic church in Gaza on Tuesday. (via CNN Newsource)

Reuters · 8h

On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact on the world, as the pontiff on Tuesday led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas.

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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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“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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Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts

Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in ...

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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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In Israel and occupied territories, Christmas and Hanukkah converge in sober celebrations

Gaza’s tiny Christian community prayed with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, who received ...

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Christmas vigil for ceasefire in Gaza and free Palestine

For more than a year, undeterred by the intense heat or heavy downpours, a number of people have gathered each week on the ...

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