Manger Square

There are rows of celtis australis trees that provide shade to its people, with benches and fountains made of yellowish-white local limestone known as Naqab marble.

It is the traditional spot where locals and pilgrims sing Christmas carols before the midnight mass at the Church of the Nativity.

On 21 April 2013, Manger Square was the starting and finishing line of Palestine Marathon.

The siege ended with an agreement for 13 militants to be sent via Cyprus to various European countries and another 26 to be sent to Gaza.

The IDF stated that 40 explosive devices were found and removed from the compound after the standoff was concluded.