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Israeli authorities blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Father Francesco Ielpo from reaching the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass, described by church officials as unprecedented. Following European criticism, limited groups were allowed to pray, while Palestinians rejected Israel’s security claims.
Israel stopped the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to lead Palm Sunday Mass, citing emergency measures due to the US-Israeli conflict. Church officials called this action unreasonable, while Palestinian authorities warned of escalating attempts by Israeli groups to impose new religious rituals in Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Israel has extended the closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem until April 15 amid security concerns, continuing to prohibit prayers during Ramadan and enforcing strict restrictions on Palestinian access to the mosque and Old City markets.
Israel has closed Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque for over 25 days citing security concerns amid the US-Israeli offensive on Iran, imposing strict entry restrictions on Palestinians and prompting widespread condemnation from Arab countries and organizations.
Israeli forces attacked Muslim worshippers Tuesday evening, preventing them from praying near Al-Aqsa Mosque during its 18th consecutive day of closure. Israeli authorities cite security reasons, while the Jerusalem Governorate warns of escalating religious and political tensions surrounding the site.
Israel has informed the Islamic Waqf of plans to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque closed through Eid al-Fitr, raising concerns about further restrictions after it has been shut since the start of the Israeli-US assault on Iran.
