GAZA CITY: Palestinian authorities will continue following the “usual protocol” in their Christmas celebrations, despite the increasing number of people infected with coronavirus in the Palestinian territories. But the celebrations will not happen in their normal form - in the presence of pilgrims from around the world and Palestinian Christians. Anton Salman is the mayor of Bethlehem, where the largest Christmas celebrations are held. Earlier this month Bethlehem lit the Christmas tree to mark the start of the Christmas holidays, with the participation of Palestinian Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh via video call. Attendance was limited to social media and the presence of a few people and members of the municipality.

Source: Libya Today December 23, 2020 23:01 UTC