Located just south of Jerusalem, Bethlehem is heavily reliant for income and jobs on visitors from all over the world who come to see the Church of the Nativity.
"We have never seen Bethlehem like this, not even during the time of COVID. The town is empty, sad."
A spokesperson for the city also told the Telegraph, “The reason is the general situation in Palestine; people are not really into any celebration."
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