Churches in Bethlehem cancel Christmas celebrations

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Churches in Bethlehem cancel Christmas celebrations

The main churches in Bethlehem have decided to cancel all Christmas festivities this year in solidarity with Gaza. The Palestinian city, known as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, has announced that celebrations will be limited only to religious ceremonies inside the church. Mohammad Al-Kassim reports.

December 24, 2023