BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza.

In Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, Christmas festivities have been cancelled again due to the ongoing fighting between Israel and its enemies{ai:summary}<p>Bethlehem observed a subdued Christmas Eve, reflecting on the significance of the occasion amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. The atmosphere was marked by a sense of mourning rather than celebration in the historic birthplace of Jesus. #society</p>

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