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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox deacons and clergymen walk in a procession carrying ceremonial items in Manger Square outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The event is part of the Christmas Eve traditions observed by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox deacons and clergymen walk in a procession carrying ceremonial items in Manger Square outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The event is part of the Christmas Eve traditions observed by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox deacons and clergymen walk in a procession carrying ceremonial items in Manger Square outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The event is part of the Christmas Eve traditions observed by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox deacons and clergymen walk in a procession carrying ceremonial items in Manger Square outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The event is part of the Christmas Eve traditions observed by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Members of the clergy walk in a procession inside the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox deacons and clergymen walk in a procession carrying ceremonial items in Manger Square outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The event is part of the Christmas Eve traditions observed by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox deacons and clergymen walk in a procession in Manger Square outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. Eastern Christians gather here to celebrate Christmas Eve according to the Julian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Palestinian scouts lift placards as they partake in the yearly Christmas procession towards the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Palestinian scouts lift placards as they partake in the yearly Christmas procession towards the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Palestinian scouts lift placards as they partake in the yearly Christmas procession towards the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Palestinian scouts lift placards as they partake in the yearly Christmas procession towards the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Palestinian scouts lift placards as they partake in the yearly Christmas procession towards the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Members of the clergy take part in the yearly Christmas procession led by Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Members of the clergy take part in the yearly Christmas procession led by Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Palestinian scouts lift placards as they partake in the yearly Christmas procession towards the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Members of the clergy take part in the yearly Christmas procession led by Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Members of the clergy take part in the yearly Christmas procession led by Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa delivers a speech in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Members of the clergy take part in the yearly Christmas procession led by Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Members of the clergy take part in the yearly Christmas procession led by Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa delivers a speech in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

A view of the church ahead of the Christmas eve parade at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Palestinians gather ahead of the Christmas eve parade at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

A view of the church ahead of the Christmas eve parade at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Palestinian policemen patrol ahead of the Christmas eve parade at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

A view of the church ahead of the Christmas eve parade at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Palestinians gather ahead of the Christmas eve parade at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Members of the clergy walk ahead of the Christmas eve parade at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

A man dressed as Santa Claus is seen near a decorated Christmas tree ahead of the Christmas eve parade at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Palestinian policemen patrol ahead of the Christmas eve parade at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

A view of the church ahead of the Christmas eve parade at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

Atmosphere in Bethlehem Ahead Of Christmas Eve Procession - West Bank

A view of the church ahead of the Christmas eve parade at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Eve Procession Towards the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Eve Procession Towards the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Palestinian scouts lift placards as they partake in the yearly Christmas procession towards the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Eve Procession Towards the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas Eve Procession Towards the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Palestinian scouts lift placards as they partake in the yearly Christmas procession towards the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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