Controversial Keffiyeh Nativity Scene Sparks Global Debate
A new trend in nativity scenes, featuring baby Jesus wrapped in a keffiyeh, has sparked controversy worldwide. The keffiyeh, a symbol of pro-Palestine activism, is being used in nativity displays to highlight the current situation in Palestine, suggesting that if Jesus were born today, it would be in a conflict zone. This has led to backlash from many Christians and pro-Israel advocates who see it as a politicization of a sacred symbol. The trend, initiated by Palestinian pastor Munther Isaac, aims to draw attention to the suffering in Palestine, but has been criticized for rewriting historical narratives.
