[Alouette]

I would never have thought that a Nativity scene protesting the Bethlehem security wall would indict the Palestinians, Christians, Christmas, and the British in general as “anti-Semitic”. Because it isn’t.

Why is it necessary to create a Nativity scene "protesting the security barrier"? What does that have to do with Christmas or the Nativity?

[SJackson]

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I don't know that I'd call it antisemitic. A Creche is clearly a religious symbol, to these Christians taking an anti-Israel stance is a matter of faith. Not much you can do about that.

[SJackson]

Do you think anyone would be offended if a politically correct Nativity Scene was produced, with palestinians in apartment buildings behind the manger shooting the wise men as they arrived? In 2007, that wall would be the only reason they’d still be alive.

[Deathmonger]

Why is it necessary to create a Nativity scene "protesting the security barrier"? What does that have to do with Christmas or the Nativity?

Obviously the artist blames the barrier for shutting down Bethlehem tourism and Christian pilgrimmages. The barrier encloses about 60-70% of the city IIRC including its main access roads. The significance of Bethlehem to the Christmas holiday and the Nativity goes without saying.