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Palestinian Officials Ban Christmas Decorations in Bethlehem to ‘Honor’ Hamas ‘Martyrs’
The Daily Fetched ^ | 20 November 2023 | Jason Walsh

Posted on 11/20/2023 7:18:09 AM PST by Sam77

Palestinian officials have banned Christmas decorations in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and will not allow trees or lights to be displayed over the holiday.

Officials stated:

“Bethlehem Municipality crews [are] dismantling of Christmas decorations installed several years ago in the city’s neighborhoods and removing all festive appearances in honor of the martyrs and in solidarity with our people in Gaza.”

A spokesman for the municipality explained to the British press:

“The reason is the general situation in Palestine; people are not really into any celebration, they are sad, angry and upset; our people in Gaza are being massacred and killed in cold blood.”

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1 posted on 11/20/2023 7:18:09 AM PST by Sam77
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To: Sam77

Bethlehem is in Palestinian jurisdiction?


2 posted on 11/20/2023 7:22:51 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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To: Sam77

Yeah well, I’m really not into the Islamic call to prayer thing


3 posted on 11/20/2023 7:23:47 AM PST by Impala64ssa (EVERY TIME A HEMI STARTS, AN EV DIES!)
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To: Sam77
“The reason is the general situation in Palestine; people are not really into any celebration, they are sad, angry and upset; our people in Gaza are being massacred and killed in cold blood.”

What hypocrites and liars.

They certainly weren't sad, angry, or upset when they massacred Israelis in cold blood.

And it goes without saying that Israel does NOT massacre civilians or innocents in cold blood. Enemy combatants will die in a war they started. Too bad.

But that is NOT a *massacre* or in cold blood.

4 posted on 11/20/2023 7:26:04 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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To: metmom

Yes.

West Bank


5 posted on 11/20/2023 7:27:07 AM PST by EBH (America Blackmailed, The True Story of the World War...Coming Soon (1/21-))
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To: Sam77

Where is it written that we HAVE to tolerate the intolerant?


6 posted on 11/20/2023 7:40:46 AM PST by SMARTY ("A lie which is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies." Tennyson)
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To: metmom

Bethlehem is in PA controlled territory. Both Bethlehem and Nazareth have a number of Christians and are noted for Christmas celebrations. Videos of past parades and celebrations are very entertaining, and even religious Jews can be seen enjoying the festivities.

The Tomb of Rachael (wife of Patriarch Jacob) is next to Bethlehem, but is protected by walls from hostile Muslims.


7 posted on 11/20/2023 7:44:06 AM PST by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: metmom

When they massacred the civilians in Israel, they signed the death warrants for many of their citizens who would be killed. So sad and just plain stupid.


8 posted on 11/20/2023 7:45:18 AM PST by The_Media_never_lie ( )
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To: Sam77

Not just about Jews. Christians too, and ultimately all infidels. Even globalists.


9 posted on 11/20/2023 7:49:39 AM PST by Salman (It's not a slippery slope if it was part of the program all along. )
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To: metmom

It is. When traveling there you have to exit your tour vehicle on the Israeli side, walk through and get up into a different vehicle.


10 posted on 11/20/2023 7:58:14 AM PST by gunnut
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To: metmom

Yep...had to Google map it to see. I didn’t realize that either. Even Jerusalem is wrapped, on three sides, along the border of West Bank. Bethlehem is south of Jerusalem...and inside WB.


11 posted on 11/20/2023 8:27:25 AM PST by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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To: Sam77

Well, that’s a diverse, equitable, inclusive action to take.

Don’t you think?

5.56mm


12 posted on 11/20/2023 8:38:27 AM PST by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho have got to go)
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To: Salman

we know where this is going, not pretty


13 posted on 11/20/2023 10:05:36 AM PST by Sam77
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To: Sam77

Cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face?

Muslims and Palis are so-o-o-o stupid.


14 posted on 11/20/2023 1:42:13 PM PST by FroggyTheGremlim (Plunk your magic twanger, Froggy!)
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To: Sam77

When it comes to common sense, the Palestinians are 180 degrees out of phase, or so it seems. They are apparently completely not at home with civilization.


15 posted on 11/21/2023 4:43:50 AM PST by oldtech
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