Last week, in an upgrade to Israels apartheid policy, Christians in the Gaza Strip were banned from visiting Al-Quds, Bethlehem, Nazareth and other holy cities that draw thousands of pilgrims each Christmas.
As of this morning, however, and after extensive pressure against Israels continuous policies to repress Palestinians, the Israeli occupation regime reversed its ban and gave permits for Gazas Christians to visit holy sites in the occupied territories.
Meanwhile, Lebanese President Michel Aoun tasked former Education Minister Hassan Diab with forming the country's next government after he received the majority of nominations during long-awaited talks with members of parliament.