Summary
The U.S. expressed concern to Israel about the closing of holy sites in Jerusalem. This happened after a Catholic cardinal was stopped from entering a key religious site on Palm Sunday.
Key Facts
- The White House expressed concern to Israel about blocking access to holy sites.
- A Catholic cardinal could not reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday.
- Jerusalem’s Old City holy sites have been closed to worshippers.
- The closures have been in place since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
- The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is an important religious site for Christians.
