Under Israeli restrictions, Palestinian Christians mark quiet Holy Week

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 5, 2026Country: Israel
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Under Israeli restrictions, Palestinian Christians mark quiet Holy Week

In occupied East Jerusalem, Holy Week is marked by deserted streets and closed shops due to Israeli restrictions. Boulos, a Palestinian Christian, shares that his religious garment shop has suffered from interruptions caused by the COVID pandemic and ongoing wars. Although business had started to improve with the return of pilgrims, the current war against Iran has dashed his hopes for income.

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