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    The Take: Bethlehem marks Christmas under shadow of Gaza war

    Gulf News WeekBy Gulf News WeekDecember 17, 2025Updated:December 17, 2025No Comments1 Min Read
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    Amid life under Israeli occupation and war in Gaza, a public Christmas celebration returns to Bethlehem.

    Christmas lights are back on in Bethlehem for the first time since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza began. Yet, behind the celebrations, deep economic hardships and mounting pressure from Israeli military incursions and settler violence continue to shape daily life for Palestinian Christians across the occupied West Bank.

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    This episode was produced by Tracie Hunte and Sarí el-Khalili, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Haleema Shah, Fatima Shafiq, Farhan Rafid, Tamara Khandaker, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz and Sarí el-Khalili. 

    Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is media’s head of audio. 

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