Welcome to Israel, a land steeped in both religious and political turmoil. As I ventured into the region, I encountered cities surrounded by imposing walls, gun towers, and a pervasive presence of security cameras. One such city was Bethlehem, far from the quaint little town it is often depicted as. Under tight Palestinian control, Bethlehem …
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