The journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, today
Mary and Joseph would have to pass through Israeli checkpoints, occupied land, illegal settlements and separation wall.
10 Jan 2016
Source : Al Jazeera
Mary and Joseph would have to pass through Israeli checkpoints, occupied land, illegal settlements and separation wall.
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