Christmas mass was celebrated at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, with carols sung in Arabic.

人们在伯利恒的圣诞教堂举行圣诞弥撒，唱诗班用阿拉伯语唱着圣诞颂歌。

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These incursions culminated in the siege of the Church of the Nativity in spring 2002, a 40-day stand-off between Israeli snipers and armed militants sheltering in the ancient building.

这样的入侵在2002年春天到达顶点，那时他们包围了主诞堂(the Church of the Nativity)，以色列的狙击手与藏身于这座古建筑里的武装分子对峙了40天。

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The celebrations took place outside the ancient Church of the Nativity, where tradition says Jesus was born.

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He also covered the Israeli siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in May 2002.

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Mr Obama was accompanied on his visit of the Church of the Nativity by President Abbas.

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During this week's visit, Mr Obama is due to visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, built on the site where Christians believe Jesus was born.

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