Christmas in Bethlehem: Few tourists, no decorations under shadow of war

25/12/2024 10:19 France 24

This year, celebrations in Bethlehem are subdued, with little festive decoration and fewer visitors. Many residents are marking the holiday quietly within their homes, reports France 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky.

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