Spain’s PM condemns Israel blocking Latin Patriarch at holy site

Middle East Eye · March 29, 2026 Human Rights

Spain’s PM condemns Israel blocking Latin Patriarch at holy site Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned Israel after authorities blocked the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from leading Palm Sunday Mass at one of Christianity’s holiest sites. Sanchez said the move amounted to a direct violation of religious freedom after Benjamin Netanyahu’s government prevented worshippers from marking the occasion. "Netanyahu has prevented Catholics from celebrating Palm Sunday at the holy sites in Jerusalem," he posted on X.

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