Despite Israeli restrictions, Christians celebrate Holy Flame
Palestinian Christians say they face harsh Israeli restrictions that prevent them from celebrating their faith.
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Palestinian Christians say they face harsh Israeli restrictions that prevent them from celebrating their faith.
Israeli police on Saturday blocked the entrances to the Old City of Jerusalem for visitors, including pilgrims, tourists and journalists, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Pilgrims angered that many not allowed to reach Church of the Holy Sepulchre for ancient ceremony; no injuries as worshipers break through barriers; police: limits are for safety
Christian worshippers thronged the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Saturday while there were also celebrations in North Macedonia and Romania.
The Greek Orthodox Church on Wednesday accused Israeli police of infringing on the freedom of worshippers with "heavy-handed" restrictions on how many pilgrims can attend the "Holy Fire" ceremony amid soaring tensions.