VIDEO: Palestinian Christians dressed as Santa Claus march against Israeli occupation
Protest took place in Bethlehem, Biblical birthplace of Jesus Christ
Palestinians dressed as Santa in Bethlehem (MEE/Abed al-Qaisi)
Published date: 24 December 2015 14:12 GMT
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Last update: 8 years 11 months ago
Palestinian Christians say they have often become invisible in the Israel-Palestine conflict behind the perceived schism between Judaism and Islam.
In the run-up to Christmas 2015, Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem dressed up as Santa Claus and gave out gifts to activists and took part in actions against Israeli occupation troops.
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