No Christmas celebrations this year in Bethlehem due to the war in Gaza

“Bethlehem is very sad this year. I hope the war stops and we can start anew, to see hope and peace always in our country.” In an interview, 11-year-old Joseph Nassar, who used to sing at Christmas celebrations, and Eihab Zablah, known for portraying Santa Claus and distributing gifts during the festive season, spoke about the changed atmosphere in Bethlehem. This year, the city has made a decision not to celebrate Christmas as a gesture of support and solidarity with the people in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict. Subscribe to our channel: Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: Middle East Eye Website: Follow us on TikTok: @middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: