Bethlehem marks sombre Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza

24/12/2024 11:17 France 24

Palestinian security forces deployed around the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday with the war in Gaza casting a long shadow over the city's usual celebrations. Missing were the decorations, tourists and pilgrims that were staples of Christmases past.

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