Israel to allow 'limited prayer' at Holy Sepulchre after outrage

Middle East Eye · March 30, 2026 Human Rights

Israel to allow 'limited prayer' at Holy Sepulchre after outrage Israeli police said they reached an agreement with Christian leaders to allow limited prayer at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre following criticism over earlier restrictions. The arrangement was reached after talks between police officials and representatives of the Latin Patriarchate, with authorities saying all Christian denominations will be able to worship under a new framework during the ongoing conflict. Details of the agreement are expected to be finalised after further discussions with church representatives, police said.

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