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Megan Baynes, PA & Geoffrey Bennett

Banksy unveils his take on nativity with artwork in Bethlehem hotel

Bristol artist Banksy's latest artwork has been unveiled at his hotel in Bethlehem.

The "Scar of Bethlehem" features a nativity scene with Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus.

But instead of a star hanging over the crib, there is what appears to be a large bullet hole piercing an imposing grey wall.

The piece appeared in the Walled Off Hotel, Banksy's property which overlooks the border wall in the divided city.

The hotel, which opened two years ago, is billed as having "the worst view of any hotel in the world" and is filled with original Banksy artwork.

A highlight is room number three, known as "Banksy's Room", where guests sleep in a king-size bed underneath Banksy's artwork showing a Palestinian and an Israeli having a pillow fight.

The artist is known for making political statements with his graffiti, and has made previous forays into the Palestinian territories.

Is this a Banksy on the side of concrete block in Bristol

In one secret visit he drew a girl being pulled upwards by balloons on the dividing wall.

He is believed to have sneaked into Gaza to draw four street murals, including one on a metal door that depicted the Greek goddess Niobe cowering against the rubble of a destroyed house.

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