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The Al-Aqsa Mosque has reopened to worshippers after being closed for 40 days by Israeli authorities, sparking widespread reactions among Palestinians and Arabs. This decision comes at a sensitive time marked by increasing tensions in the region.
The Latin Church in Jerusalem announced that Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Custodian Francisco Yilbo were detained and prevented from reaching the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass, sparking international outrage.
The closure of the <strong>Al-Aqsa Mosque</strong> has entered its 34th day, with Israeli authorities justifying the measure on security grounds. This comes as the holy city experiences heightened military actions.
Israeli Prime Minister <strong>Benjamin Netanyahu</strong> announced that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, <strong>Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa</strong>, will receive "full and immediate access" to the Holy Sepulchre after being barred by police from celebrating Palm Sunday. This decision follows widespread criticism from Western nations.