Exacerbating tensions between Israel and the land’s Christians ... also decided not to decorate public spaces with large Christmas trees this year, and to commemorate Christmas in a more ritual ...

Israel says the wall is a necessary security ... “That’s why I didn’t put up the Christmas tree,” the widowed grandmother said. “I would not feel well if I did that while they’re ...

With no Christmas tree or decorations adorning the Church ... spending Christmas in the holy city provided an "escape" from the Israel-Hamas war raging for more than 14 months in the Gaza Strip.