Due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem have been cancelled, turning the normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus into a ghost town. The absence of festive lights and decorations, along with the lack of foreign tourists, has had a severe impact on the town’s economy, where tourism accounts for 70% of its income. With many airlines cancelling flights to Israel, local officials report over 70 hotels in Bethlehem have had to close, leaving thousands unemployed.
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Bethlehem, the birthtown of Christ, will not have Christmas celebrations this year due to the toll of Israel’s pounding of Gaza. The Hamas-Israel conflict has resulted in the death of over 20,000 Palestinians and injured over 50,000 people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the fighting wouldn’t stop until Hamas was completely destroyed and hostages were safely released, but Israel is no closer to eliminating Hamas. Elon Musk suggested that Israel should perform conspicuous acts of kindness to achieve its goals. Initiating talks with the Palestinian Authority to craft a political solution, respecting the rights of the Palestinians and the safety of Israel, would be a better option for Netanyahu.
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Bethlehem, the historic biblical birthplace of Jesus, has turned into a ghost town this Christmas due to the Israel-Hamas war. The usual festive charm of Manger Square and the iconic Christmas tree are noticeably absent. The cancellation of flights to Israel and the decline in tourism have dealt a significant blow to the town’s economy. Amid muted celebrations, gift shops were slow to open and there were few visitors. The war has caused immense loss of life and displacement in Gaza.
