Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:29am on 25 Dec 2023,Monday International
Palestinians faced a somber Christmas as Israel continued its airstrikes on Gaza, with festivities canceled in Bethlehem and minimal celebrations in the West Bank. The Gaza Strip experienced numerous strikes, leaving many in despair. In Khan Yunis, Fadi Sayegh, unable to celebrate amid dialysis, expressed, "There is no joy." Christian community celebrations were canceled, with Sister Nabila Salah stating, "hearing the sound of tanks and bombardment" replaced festive sounds. The conflict, ongoing since Hamas attacked southern Israel in October, has claimed thousands of lives. Pope Francis called for peace, acknowledging Bethlehem's rejection of peace due to war's "futile logic."
