Summary
Israeli police restricted access to the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem during Holy Week, preventing the Latin Patriarch from entering. This is the first time such a restriction has happened in centuries. Christians in Jerusalem and Gaza observed Palm Sunday amid ongoing conflicts and shortages.
Key Facts
- Israeli police blocked the Latin Patriarch from entering the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
- This restriction occurred for the first time in centuries.
- Christians in Jerusalem and Gaza celebrated Holy Week under wartime conditions.
- In Gaza, the Christian community observed Palm Sunday despite ongoing attacks.
- The community in Gaza faces severe shortages of essential supplies.
