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West Bank Christians mark Christmas despite settler threats

Jan-Philipp Scholz in Taybeh, Israeli-occupied West Bank
December 25, 2025

In Taybeh, one of the last predominantly Christian villages in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, residents strive to give local children a joyous Christmas — despite unabating attacks by illegal settlers.

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In Taybeh, a small Christian-majority town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a shadow of violence hangs over this year's Christmas celebrations.

Residents gather at the community's Catholic church, striving to keep their traditions alive despite escalating settler attacks.

For many here, Jesus' message of peace feels more urgent than ever.

In a statement to DW, Israeli police emphasized that they "condemn all acts of violence, vandalism, intimidation and attacks against civilians and security forces," but declined to comment on the specific allegations made in this report.