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Bethlehem of West Bank welcomes more int'l visitors before Christmas
Published: Dec 03, 2025 09:18 AM
Tourists visit the main Christmas tree in Manger Square in Bethlehem in the West Bank, Dec. 1, 2025. With Christmas nearing, Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity are welcoming more international visitors, bringing hope for a strong and festive season. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)

Tourists visit the main Christmas tree in Manger Square in Bethlehem in the West Bank, Dec. 1, 2025. With Christmas nearing, Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity are welcoming more international visitors, bringing hope for a strong and festive season. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)


 
Tourists walk around the main Christmas tree in Manger Square in Bethlehem in the West Bank, Dec. 1, 2025. With Christmas nearing, Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity are welcoming more international visitors, bringing hope for a strong and festive season. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)

Tourists walk around the main Christmas tree in Manger Square in Bethlehem in the West Bank, Dec. 1, 2025. With Christmas nearing, Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity are welcoming more international visitors, bringing hope for a strong and festive season. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)


 
Tourists visit the main Christmas tree in Manger Square in Bethlehem in the West Bank, Dec. 1, 2025. With Christmas nearing, Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity are welcoming more international visitors, bringing hope for a strong and festive season. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)

Tourists visit the main Christmas tree in Manger Square in Bethlehem in the West Bank, Dec. 1, 2025. With Christmas nearing, Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity are welcoming more international visitors, bringing hope for a strong and festive season. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua)