Nuns walk along the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, on Christmas Eve, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Matias ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP ... Palestinian security forces arranged barriers near the Nativity Church, built atop the spot where Jesus is believed to have been born, and a worker cleared ...

Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve ... Security forces arranged barriers near the Church of the Nativity, built atop the spot where Jesus is believed to have been born.

Security forces arranged barriers near the Church of the Nativity, built atop the spot where Jesus is believed ... It’s hard for me to envision something like this happening to Bethlehem, especially ...

Palestinian police line up next to Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, on Christmas Eve, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.

The Church of the Nativity that dominates the square ... the Israeli army had set up new roadblocks around Bethlehem, creating "an obstacle" for those wanting to visit. "Maybe part of them will ...

Worshippers visit the Church of the Nativity, where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born, ahead of Christmas in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean) ...

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