Church leaders in Bethlehem cancel public Christmas celebrations amid Israel-Gaza conflict
epa11042751 Visitors walk near the Church of Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, 24 December 2023. Church leaders in the historical Christian town of Bethlehem, traditionally revered as the birthplace of Jesus, have announced the cancelation of public Christmas celebrations this year in solidarity with the people of Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Christmas activities will be limited to worship and prayer, without the usual Christmas lights and tree. EPA/Wisam Hashlamoun
