Bethlehem Celebrates Christmas 2025 After Two Years of Gaza War Hiatus

Bethlehem celebrated Christmas Eve 2025 with renewed festivities, marking a return to public revelry after two years of subdued celebrations due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. A fragile truce in Gaza allowed for the lighting of a giant Christmas tree and spirited parades in Manger Square.

• Bethlehem lit up on Christmas Eve 2025 with festive celebrations.
• This marks a return after two years of subdued Christmas due to the Gaza war.
• The Israel-Hamas war, beginning October 2023, impacted 2023 and 2024 festivities.
• A fragile truce in Gaza facilitated the renewed public revelry.
• Crowds gathered in Manger Square for parades and tree lighting.
• The celebration offers a boost of hope amidst ongoing regional tensions.

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