THOUSANDS FLOCK TO BETHLEHEM TO REVIVE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AFTER 2 YEARS OF WAR IN GAZA

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve. The giant Christmas tree returned, as dozens of scouts groups marched by playing festive music. Bethlehem has canceled celebrations during the past two years due to the Israel-Hamas war. The city where Christians believe Jesus was born…