Bethlehem lit its Christmas tree in the Nativity Square for the first time in two years, as residents prayed for peace in the region and hoped the city would once again attract pilgrims and tourists. | DW News

Holiday celebrations have returned to Bethlehem after two years of war in Gaza, as crowds filled Manger Square in the occupied West Bank to watch the lighting of a giant Christmas tree. Imtiaz Tyab reports from the scene, where many Palestinians say the moment symbolizes a renewed sense of hope and peace. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/bethlehem-christmas-tree-to-be-lit-for-first-time-since-2022/ | CBS News