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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Israel Blocks Cardinal From Holy Sepulchre On Palm Sunday
Caption: Israel Blocks Cardinal From Holy Sepulchre On Palm Sunday. Israeli authorities blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from leading Palm Sunday celebrations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Police cited security concerns linked to the war in Iran, preventing the cardinal and other clergy from entering the site. The Latin Patriarchate said it was the first time in centuries that church leaders were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass there. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later reversed the decision, allowing access for the remainder of Holy Week. Israeli police said all major holy sites in Jerusalem’s Old City had been restricted due to safety risks and lack of shelter infrastructure. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Emmanuel Macron condemned the move, warning of violations of the status of holy places. U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee called the decision difficult to justify. The incident adds to rising tensions in Jerusalem as the regional conflict continues to impact religious access and security. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Israel,Holy Sepulchre,ban,Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa,Palm Sunday,Benjamin Netanyahu,Jerusalem,Church,Holy Week,tensions,Iran war,impact,religion,Mike Huckabee
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