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centerIsraeli police block Catholic leaders from Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem
NEWS SUMMARY
Israeli police blocked Catholic leaders, including Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from accessing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem, citing security concerns due to the ongoing war. The decision, which church officials called a grave precedent, prompted criticism from religious leaders and international officials, though Israel's Prime Minister's office denied malicious intent.
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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.
Active since May 1948
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