People gather next to the Christmas tree at Manger Square in Bethlehem (Pictur credit: AP) BETHLEHEM: Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hama»»»

Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned on Wednesday, overlooking a parade of scouts playing songs on bagpipes. The city where »»»

Bethlehem, the city where Jesus is believed to have been born, had cancelled celebrations during the war and held muted celebrations. Thousands of people gathered in Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families and some visitors heralded for a much-needed Christmas spirit after two years »»»