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Thousands gather for midnight mass as Bethlehem restores Christmas lights following a two-year hiatus caused by regional conflict.Maher Canawati ordered the return of festive displays to Manger Square to symbolize hope despite the ongoing tension and destruction in Gaza.This renewal follows a somber 2024 where Israel Katz refused military withdrawal and local business owners like Jacques Giacaman struggled without tourism.
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