‘People afraid to come visit’: Hope, darkness in Bethlehem on Christmas eve amid war in Gaza
Thousands of people gathered in Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families and some visitors heralded for a much-needed Christmas spirit after two years of war in the region. Palestinian scout bands parade at the Manger Square near the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, on Christmas Eve, … Read more