Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammad Shtayyeh lit on Saturday, November 30, 2019, the Christmas tree in the Manger Square outside of the Church of the Nativity, in the southern West Bank city of Bethlehem, marking the start of Christmas celebrations.

Thousands of people, including officials, tourists and Palestinians, attended the ceremony, which included fireworks and music.

Lighting the Christmas tree at the Nativity Church in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, today#قروب_فلسطيني#GroupPalestine
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— alQuds (@palestine_hb) November 30, 2019

Palestinian Prime Minister Dr Mohammed Shtayyeh took part today in the lighting of the #ChristmasTree2019 ???????? in #Bethlehem! pic.twitter.com/E8PBXwXOwP

— Palestine in the UK (@PalMissionUK) November 30, 2019