Jerusalem, Israel·Escalating·HIGH 75
Outrage Grows Over Israeli Restrictions to Jerusalem Sites During Holy Week
The incident highlights simmering tensions around access to holy sites, likely exacerbating conflict and political unrest in the region.
Israeli police faced backlash for initially blocking Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from accessing the holiest site in Christianity during Holy Week. The decision was quickly reversed following widespread criticism.
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