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Israel reverses course after barring Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem
Following a widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had asked “relevant authorities” to allow Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch, to hold services at Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre “as he wishes.

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Israeli police block Catholic figures from Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre
Israel blocks cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, sparking outcry
Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church
The Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Mass on the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries, the Latin Patria...

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Israel reverses course after barring Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem
Israel Bans Roman Catholics From Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem Church
Israel bars church leaders from Palm Sunday mass ‘for the first time in centuries,’ church says
The move comes as Israeli authorities restrict access to religious sites in East Jerusalem amid the war with Iran, including Al Aqsa Mosque and the Western Wall, citing security concerns.

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Catholic cardinal barred from entering Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre
Israel stops cardinal entering holiest Christian site ‘for first time in centuries’
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Israel to allow Church leaders to celebrate Holy Week, Easter at holy sites, Latin patriarchate says

The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said an agreement has been reached with Israeli authorities to allow Holy Week and Easter celebrations to take place at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher after they were initially barred from celebrating Palm Sunday.
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Türkiye, seven countries condemn Israeli curbs on worship in Jerusalem

Türkiye and seven countries have strongly condemned Israeli restrictions on religious worship in Jerusalem, warning that the measures threaten religious freedom and regional stability.

Israel bars Catholic officials from praying at holy site, outraging US Ambassador Mike Huckabee

Israel barred Catholic officials from privately praying at a historic Jerusalem church for the first time in centuries over security concerns involving the war — sparking outcry from US Ambassador Mike Huckabee.

Netanyahu Opens Access to Jerusalem Church After Easter Backlash

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he’s restoring access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after police prevented a Christian leader from holding Mass on Palm Sunday, prompting an international backlash.

Jerusalem heads into subdued Passover and Easter under shadow of Iran war

Since Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, Jerusalem has repeatedly come under fire.

Israel assesses damage after missile strike near Jerusalem

An Iranian ballistic missile hit Eshtaol near Jerusalem on Saturday, injuring residents and damaging homes, vehicles, and nearby structures as the regional war entered its second month. View on eurone

Israel's antiquities watchdog tracks stolen history from Jerusalem dealers to US museums

Israel’s antiquities watchdog is battling black-market theft, forgery, and a global trade that strips history of its story