‘Scar of Bethlehem’ pro-Palestine nativity scene replaces Christmas Star with bullet hole

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In what may be seen as art imitating life, Banksy, who is billed as an elusive British street artist, has created a nativity scene that features a bullet hole as a star.

Dubbed the “Scar of Bethlehem,” the scene shows baby Jesus with Mary and Joseph, as one might expect in any Christmas display.

Set against a barrier, the typical nativity scene is topped off with what appears to be a bullet hole, with the blast pattern resembling the classic Christmas star. And make no mistake, there is a clear political message intended.

 

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While some would be quick to think the message centers on gun violence, that is not exactly the case.

The modified nativity scene has appeared at Bethlehem’s Walled Off Hotel in the West Bank, which is a “collaboration” between the hotel owner and the artist, according to the BBC.

The name is a play on the name Waldorf, as in Waldorf Astoria luxury hotel, and the rooms all feature artwork by Banksy critical of Israel’s occupation.

The wall behind Baby Jesus reflected Israel’s separation barrier — all the hotel’s rooms overlook the barrier. The words “love” and “peace” are shown as graffiti on the barrier in English and French.

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“Israel says the barrier is needed to prevent terror attacks,” BBC noted. “Palestinians say it is a device to grab land. The International Court of Justice has called it illegal.”

Hotel manager Wissam Salsaa said Banksy’s nativity scene is intended to show how Palestinians in the West Bank were living.

“It is a great way to bring up the story of Bethlehem, the Christmas story, in a different way – to make people think more,” he told the British network.

“Banksy is trying to be a voice for those that cannot speak,” Salsaa added.

Needless to say, the left absolutely loves Banksy and his manger, as seen on Twitter:

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