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flag Three Palestinians were arrested for setting fire to a Christmas tree and Nativity scene at a West Bank church.

flag Three Palestinians were arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a Christmas tree and damaging a Nativity scene at Holy Redeemer Church in Jenin, West Bank, around 3 a.m. on December 22, 2025, according to Palestinian Authority police. flag Surveillance footage led to the arrests, and tools believed used in the arson were seized. flag The church quickly replaced the tree and held a Christmas Mass with Muslim and Christian leaders present, emphasizing unity. flag Church officials described the act as isolated and condemned it as an attempt to incite religious tensions. flag The small Christian community in the West Bank, making up 1% to 2% of the population, continues to face threats from extremist violence on multiple sides amid ongoing regional tensions.

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