Israel restricts Christians’ access to Holy Saturday celebrations in Jerusalem – Middle East Monitor

Israeli authorities blocked Christian worshippers from accessing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Holy Saturday, imposing military checkpoints and restricting entry to many, particularly youth. Only 6,000 permits were issued to the 50,000-strong West Bank Christian community, limiting participation in Easter activities amid ongoing violence, with at least 952 Palestinians killed since the Gaza war began in October 2023. For the second consecutive year, churches have scaled back Easter celebrations, focusing solely on religious services due to heightened tensions and security measures.

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