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Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus’ traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas

By Julia Frankel and Jalal BwaitelThe Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas, without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square, after officials in Jesus’ traditional birthplace decided to forgo celebrations due to the Israel-Hamas war. The cancellation of Christmas festivities, which typically […]

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