politics
March 30, 2026
Netanyahu revokes ban on Holy Week services at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revoked a ban that prevented the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and holding services.
TL;DR
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revoked a ban preventing the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem from accessing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
- The ban had previously caused the blocking of Palm Sunday mass, a rare occurrence in centuries.
- The restriction was reportedly implemented due to safety concerns following Iranian missile strikes near holy sites in Jerusalem.
- Church officials called the restriction "manifestly unreasonable and grossly disproportionate."
- The incident underscores broader tensions regarding access to religious sites in Jerusalem during the ongoing conflict.
- Coordination is underway with Israeli leaders for limited access to upcoming Holy Week ceremonies.
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