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Brother Mark McKeon describes life in Bethlehem
De La Salle Brother Mark McKeon says daily life in Bethlehem has become unrecognizable following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and the following military response by Israel.
The Australian brother has lived and taught at Bethlehem University for over seven years. He reports that the local landscape is now marked by economic paralysis and an increase in military checkpoints.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- ReportingAustralian brother’s view from Bethlehem as pilgrim numbers fall and war toll rises
The Catholic Leader · Joe Higgins
- Reporting@CathNewsAustralian brother says life in Bethlehem has become ‘unrecognisable’
CathNews Australia · Rebecca Comini
How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 11, 11:30 PM The Catholic Leader Australian brother’s view from Bethlehem as pilgrim numbers fall and war toll rises
- Oct 12, 12:40 PM CathNews Australia Australian brother says life in Bethlehem has become ‘unrecognisable’
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