Joy is returning to Jerusalem as Christians mark Christmas in one of the world’s oldest cities. FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports a festive atmosphere in the air, describing it as "a huge relief” after more than two years of war in Gaza.
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- Large crowds gather at Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Christmas
- First public Christmas festivities in Jerusalem since 2022 18s
- Festivities are present but remain subdued after years of conflict 58s
- Cardinal Pizzaballa notes ongoing dangers but expresses hope 1m 2s
- Hope is seen in younger generation rebuilding their lives 1m 46s