"Christmas in Bethlehem: A Reflection of Hardships and Hope Amidst War"

A church in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, has redesigned its Christmas nativity scene to reflect the impact of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The new display shows baby Jesus lying in a manger amid rubble, symbolizing the destroyed Palestinian communities in Gaza. The church hopes to raise awareness of the war's impact and the difficult situation in Palestine. The decision has garnered attention and emotional responses from churchgoers. The war has escalated violence in the region, including the West Bank, where Israeli forces have conducted deadly raids to prevent a "third front" in the conflict.