Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

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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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Since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran, Israel has closed holy sites in Jerusalem, citing safety concerns.

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