Jesus childhood home, because of Donald Trump's recognition of
Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has
caused a backlash in the region, particularly among Muslims, and the
reaction has reverberated to Nazareth. Nazareth, the northern Israeli
town which is home to a population made up mostly of Muslims and
Christians, is scrapping all holiday plans, including a Christmas
market and festival.
The town's mayor, Ali Salam, who is a Muslim, announced on
Thursday that all planned Christmas events would be canceled.
Salam said: “Our identity and faith cannot be bargained.
[Trump’s] decision has taken away the joy of the holiday and we
will cancel the festivities this year.”
Nazareth is believed to be Jesus Christ's childhood home, though he
was born in Bethlehem. As such, the annual Christmas events in
Nazareth are a huge tourist attraction during the Christmas season.
Trump's announcement last week reversed decades of U.S. policy and
made America the only country to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's
capital. The city is also claimed by the Palestinian population, and
Jerusalem is home to some of the most sacred sites in Christianity,
Judaism and Islam. Trump has also ordered the U.S. embassy moved
from Tel Aviv.
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