In Southern Lebanon, Trauma and Grief Mark a Somber Christmas
Briefly

"This year's Christmas in Tyre, after months of devastation from Israeli airstrikes, is marked more by grief and loss than by celebration or joy. Families gather not for parties but to mourn their dead, reflecting on the community's enduring struggle amidst destruction."
"Pastor Yaacoub Saab expressed the difficulty of holding a joyous service in such times, explaining that while they gather as a blessing, the mood is heavy with recent losses and the ongoing ramifications of war. This sentiment resonates deeply with the few remaining members of the Christian community in Tyre."
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