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Eugene

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Sun Dec 22, 2019, 08:50 PM Dec 2019

Banksy 'nativity scene' appears in Bethlehem hotel

Source: BBC

Banksy 'nativity scene' appears in Bethlehem hotel

21 December 2019

A manger scene by British artist Banksy has appeared at a hotel in Bethlehem in the West Bank.

Dubbed the "Scar of Bethlehem", the work shows Jesus's manger by Israel's separation barrier, which appears to have been pierced by a blast, creating the shape of a star.

On Instagram, the artist said the work was a "modified Nativity".

Israel says the barrier is needed to prevent terror attacks. Palestinians say it is a device to grab land.

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-50881270
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