Bethlehem facing canceled Christmas, ‘unparalleled’ recession

Every year, the city of Bethlehem receives millions of foreign tourists from around the world, peaking during the Christmas period, which provides the main source of income for the city.

But this year, for the first time, the city resembles a ghost town. There are zero tourists, closed hotels, shops without customers, and celebrations have been limited to religious rituals amid the coronavirus pandemic.