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Somber Christmas in Bethlehem in shadow of Gaza war

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.

Middle East Eye · 47m

No Christmas cheer in Bethlehem for second year amid war on Gaza

Palestinian priests share messages of hope and resistance as they celebrate a scaled-down Christmas in Jesus' birthplace

The Associated Press on MSN · 21h

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, Pope Francis

Al Jazeera on MSN · 2h

At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’

Pope Francis has denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza while appealing for the release of captives and a ceasefire in the war-torn coastal enclave. In his Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and world) address on Wednesday at the Vatican,

The Boston Globe · 1h

Pope urges ‘all people of all nations’ to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address

The pope invoked the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which he opened on Christmas Eve to launch the 2025 Jubilee, as representing God’s mercy.

Fox News · 3h

Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican at noon local time.

Saving Gaza’s forgotten animals: The family risking all to rescue cats, dogs and donkeys in war this Christmas

In a swift response, the Katy Police Department arrested 18-year-old Aaron Noe Chavez and a juvenile following a shooting at ...

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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 ...

The Times of Israel2h

On Christmas, Pope Francis calls for Gaza hostage-truce deal, Ukraine peace talks

As Hannukah and Christmas coincide, pontiff uses his annual 'Urbi et Orbi' address to urge 'all peoples and nations... to ...

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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 ...

Gaels remember Gaza victims at Christmas Day vigil in Belfast

Dozens of protestors have taken part in a Christmas Day silent vigil in Belfast city centre to remember Palestinians killed ...

Bethlehem Marks 2nd Christmas Amid Gaza Genocide; Iran Fumes As Israel Admits Role In Haniyeh Killing | Latest On West Asia

Iran has justified its attacks on Israel following Tel Aviv's admission of its role in the assassination of Hamas leader ...

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Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas

There are not the usual cheerful street decorations nor the giant Christmas tree in front of the Nativity Church, bui ...

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Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts

The excitement and cheer that typically descends on the Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank on Christmas were nowhere ...

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