Live updates, LIVE: Sound of Israel’s bombs, hum of drones drown out Christmas in GazaMany of the remaining churches across Gaza either scaled back or cancelled Christmas activities altogether.Video Duration 02 minutes 11 seconds 02:11Palestinian Christians in Gaza celebrate Christmas amid fragile ceasefirePublished On 25 Dec 2025 Gaza’s Christian community has marked a subdued Christmas as the sound of Israeli bombardment and hum of drones from the east of the enclave carried through the night and into the early hours of this morning, according to Al Jazeera’s team on the ground in Gaza City. Many of the remaining churches across Gaza either scaled back or cancelled Christmas activities altogether, replacing them with small, private gatherings and prayers within the church walls, reports Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud, as “there was no true sense of celebration”.
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THU · 2025-12-25 · 07:47 GMTBRIEF NSR-2025-1225-4209
NSR-2025-1225-4209News Report·EN·Human Interest
LIVE: Sound of Israel’s bombs, hum of drones drown out Christmas in Gaza
In Gaza, the Christian community observed a subdued Christmas due to ongoing Israeli bombardment and drone activity. According to Al Jazeera, the sounds of conflict permeated Gaza City throughout the night and morning of December 25, 2025.
Usaid Siddiqui,Edna MohamedAl JazeeraFiled 2025-12-25 · 07:47 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In Gaza, the Christian community observed a subdued Christmas due to ongoing Israeli bombardment and drone activity. According to Al Jazeera, the sounds of conflict permeated Gaza City throughout the night and morning of December 25, 2025. Many churches in Gaza scaled back or cancelled Christmas activities, opting instead for small, private gatherings and prayers within church walls. Al Jazeera reports that the atmosphere lacked any true sense of celebration. The conflict significantly impacted the ability of Palestinian Christians in Gaza to celebrate the holiday.
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Many churches scaled back or cancelled Christmas activities.
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Israeli bombardment and hum of drones carried through the night.
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Gaza’s Christian community has marked a subdued Christmas.
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There was no true sense of celebration.
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