Israeli police bar priest from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

In Jerusalem and Gaza, Christians observed Holy Week amidst wartime restrictions on March 29, 2026. Israeli police barred the Latin Patriarch from entering the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, marking a historical first. The reason for the denial of access was not specified in the report. Meanwhile, in Gaza, a small Christian community proceeded with Palm Sunday observances despite ongoing attacks and severe shortages of essential supplies. The events highlight the challenges faced by Christians in the region during the conflict.