Christians return to Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre as Israel eases restriction

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 11, 2026Country: Israel

Society & Lifestyle

Christians return to Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre as Israel eases restriction

Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter’s Holy Fire ceremony at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre after Israel eased restrictions on worshippers accessing holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem. This decision allowed more worshippers to participate in the religious celebrations.

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