Israeli forces bar Christian tourists from entering Church of Resurrection

AMMAN — On Saturday, Israeli occupation authorities barred the entry of Christian tourists to the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem. اضافة اعلان

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A chaotic scene from the city of Jerusalem during the Holy Saturday, this comes after the Israeli government imposed restrictions on Christian Palestinians & visitors who are trying to reach to the Church of Holy Sepulcher.#القدس pic.twitter.com/WIf0PArpuk

— Islam Essa🇵🇸#Gaza🙋‍♀️👑 (@IslamEssa_Gaza) April 15, 2023

According to Al-Mamlaka TV, the tourists were forced to watch the Holy Fire ceremony on screens only from adjacent tents to the church.

تغطية صحفية: "قوات الاحتلال تعتدي على المسيحيين وتضيق عليهم احتفالاتهم بـ"سبت النور" في القدس المحتلة". pic.twitter.com/CYiKtwBMPH

— وكالة شهاب للأنباء (@ShehabAgency) April 15, 2023

The Church of the Resurrection, also known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, is one of the holiest sites in Christianity. It is believed to be the site where Jesus Christ was crucified, buried, and resurrected.

Israeli occupation forces attack and prevent worshippers from reaching the Church of the Resurrection in occupied Jerusalem for the Holy Fire celebration, media outlets reported.#JordanNews #Palestine #Jerusalem #Israel pic.twitter.com/xwqhlMFNFN

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