Celebrations are muted within the occupied territories as Israel’s struggle on Gaza rages.
Often bustling with guests from all over the world this time of yr, Bethlehem is empty this Christmas.
Festivities are muted within the occupied West Financial institution as Israel reveals no signal of ending its onslaught in Gaza.
Israeli bombs don’t discriminate. Every little thing and everybody within the strip is a goal: from hospitals to varsities, mosques to church buildings.
So what’s the significance of cancelling this yr’s festivities in Bethlehem?
Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Visitors:
Riham Jafari – ActionAid’s communications and advocacy coordinator
Frank Bosman – affiliate professor of cultural theology on the Tilburg College of Catholic Theology
Sami El-Yousef – CEO of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
