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The closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre continues for the fortieth consecutive day, raising concerns among worshippers and visitors. Tensions in Jerusalem are escalating due to these measures.
Israeli restrictions continue to affect Palestinians in Jerusalem, as both the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Al-Aqsa Mosque were closed during the holidays. These measures have sparked accusations of attempts to alter the city's religious and historical reality.
Christian leaders in Jerusalem are urged to take a firm stand against harsh Israeli restrictions imposed on holy sites, following the Catholic Patriarch's denial of entry to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This comes amid rising security tensions in the Old City.