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Coverage dated December 23, 2025

Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive the Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

Headline from WNYT Albany

Thousands of people have flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve, after two years of subdued Christmas celebrations because of the war in Gaza. The giant Christmas tree returned, and scouts groups marched and played festive music on Wednesday.

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  1. WNYT Albany

    Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive the Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza (opens WNYT Albany)

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    Thousands of people have flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve, after two years of subdued Christmas celebrations because of the war in Gaza. The giant Christmas tree returned, and scouts groups marched and played festive music on Wednesday.

  2. New York Post

    Christmas celebration returns to Bethlehem as locals see signs of life returning despite Gaza war (opens New York Post)

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    Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square, where Jesus is believed to have been born, to raise holiday spirits amid the war in Gaza.

  3. The Columbian

    Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza (opens The Columbian)

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    BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was abse

  4. NBC News

    In Bethlehem, Christmas celebrations make a comeback after pause during war in Gaza (opens NBC News)

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    Christmas started in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago, and now the celebration is bringing some much-needed holiday cheer right where it was born

  5. Al Jazeera

    Christmas joy returns to Bethlehem amid Israeli raids across West Bank (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem as thousands gather in Manger Square for the first time since 2022.

  6. Al-Monitor

    Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the shadow of the war in Gaza to celebrate its first festive Christmas in more than two years.Throughout the Gaza war that began with Hamas's attack on Israel in October 2023, a sombre tone marked C…

  7. The Daily Caller

    Christmas Returns To Bethlehem After Two Years Of War (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Thousands returned to Israel-controlled Bethlehem on Wednesday to celebrate Christmas after a two-year hiatus following the Israel-Hamas war.

  8. Breitbart News

    PHOTOS: The Faithful Flock to Bethlehem to Celebrate Christmas After 2 Years of War (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war in Gaza, thousands of people have flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve.

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