Christians in Palestine say Christians have been making Christmas pilgrimages . The cause is the recent conflict in the region between Israel and Hamas . They hope bookings will recover due to progress following a U.N. aid upgrade . Bethlehem , in the West Bank , is the most important pilgrimage site in the Palestinian Territories .
Authorities in Bethlehem say Christians have been canceling Christmas pilgrimages . The cause is the recent conflict in the region between Israel and Hamas . They hope bookings will recover due to interest following a U.N. status upgrade . Bethlehem , in the West Bank , is the most important tourist site in the Palestinian Territories .