At midnight on Christmas Eve, the hymn “Laylat al Milad” echoes in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, where Christians believe Jesus was born. This year, the hymn holds deeper meaning after the ceasefire in Gaza. Chorus conductor Joseph Hazboun says it reminds them that hope is always alive. Bethlehem has seen a return of Christmas festivities after two somber years. (AP video by Imad Isseid. Production by Jala Bwaitel)
