Christmas lights return to Bethlehem after wartime silence
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Tania Krämer in Bethlehem
December 7, 2025Advertisement
People attending the traditional Christmas tree lighting said the return of festivities has brought a sense of relief and hope for peace.
The impact of the Gaza war and tourist restrictions have weighed heavily on life in the city of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank over the past two years.