Under Israeli restrictions, Palestinian Christians mark quiet Holy Week
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Israeli restrictions have left Jerusalem's Christian Quarter deserted during Holy Week, with businesses shuttered.
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Israeli restrictions have emptied Jerusalem's Christian Quarter during Holy Week, with businesses shuttered and the traditionally crowded streets left deserted. The measures disrupt one of Christianity's most significant observances, when pilgrims and worshippers typically gather to commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Palestinian Christians, who comprise a small minority in the region, face particular hardship as the closures limit their ability to conduct religious services and commerce during the holy season. The restrictions reflect broader Israeli security policies in Jerusalem, an area of longstanding Israeli-Palestinian tension. The disruption underscores how broader geopolitical constraints directly affect religious practice and economic activity for Palestinians in the city.
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