President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, and First Lady, Nadia Al-Shami, on Friday lit Baabda Palace Christmas tree, as well as the other lights at the Palace's entrances and gardens.

"Today, as we light the Christmas tree, our thoughts go to al-Quds, to the Church of the Nativity and Bethlehem, to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and al-Aqsa Mosque, to Palestine and the Palestinian cities where scores have been wounded and martyred today," Aoun said.

"As we rejoice this holy occasion, we can't help but feel bitter about the holy sites that are being profaned," Aoun added

Source: NNA