Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

NEWS SUMMARY

Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, citing safety concerns amid the war on Iran. The Catholic Church condemned the action as a grave precedent, while Israel stated access to holy sites was restricted due to potential mass casualty incidents.

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Israel–Palestine

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant, with recent major escalations beginning in October 2023.