Gaza Christians struggle to reach Bethlehem for Christmas celebrations amid Israel's restrictions

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Gaza Christians struggle to reach Bethlehem for Christmas celebrations amid Israel's restrictions

STORY: Gaza Christians struggle to reach Bethlehem for Christmas celebrations amid Israel's restrictions DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gazan Christians and the Christmas tree 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAGED TARAZI, Gaza-based Christian 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SIMON TARAZI, Gaza-based Christian STORYLINE: It is not easy for Gazan Christians to freely move from the besieged coastal enclave and reach the West Bank to join the public Christmas celebrations held in Bethlehem city. Christmas celebrations start on Dec. 25 until Jan. 7, as both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. However, the Israeli restrictions imposed on the residents of Gaza have prevented dozens of Christians from joining their relatives and loved ones to celebrate their festivals. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAGED TARAZI, Gaza-based Christian "I am one of those affected by the permits issued by Israel, as I obtained a permit to

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