On Saturday, Christian churches in Palestine commemorated 'Holy Saturday' at the 'Church of the Holy Sepulchre' in occupied Jerusalem, despite Israeli restrictions on access to the city. Patriarch Theophilos III led a special prayer at the 'Holy Tomb' attended by several clergy and worshippers who managed to reach the site.
The World Muslim League expressed its full support for the statement issued by Arab and Islamic foreign ministers condemning Israeli restrictions on freedom of worship in Jerusalem. The statement calls for an end to Israeli violations against Islamic and Christian holy sites.
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.
Eight Islamic countries have condemned Israel's restrictions on freedom of worship in Jerusalem, emphasizing the need to respect Muslims' rights to practice their religious rituals. This statement comes amid rising tensions in the holy city.