Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
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Gaza, Israel and Defence Minister
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Gaza's Christian community prepares for Christmas
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Haitham Salem spent 11 months held by Israel without charge and said he endured beatings and abuse. He was released as part of the cease-fire deal, longing to return to his family.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident a violation of the ceasefire and said Israel would "respond accordingly."
The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war.
What is next for the situation in Gaza? Don’t expect any major updates until next year, says one U.S. official, granted anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.
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Thousands attend Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, the first since war in Gaza began
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families there and at other sites across the Holy Land heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit, after two years
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Israel calls out UN-backed Gaza famine report as biased, ignores aid flow and on-the-ground data
Israeli officials slam 'biased' U.N. food security report on Gaza, citing increased aid deliveries. Analysis reveals disputed famine claims lack evidence.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatens retaliation after soldier wounded and dwindling Christian population of 500-1,000 mark a subdued Christmas in the war-battered Strip