Israel revokes Easter travel permits for Palestinian Christians
Published date: 13 April 2023 15:27 BST
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Last update: 1 year 7 months ago
Israeli authorities have revoked travel permits for hundreds of Palestinian Christians in Gaza, in a move aimed at limiting access to the Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem on Saturday, which is regarded as the most important Easter celebration for the Eastern Orthodox Church.
The decision has angered church leaders who say it is part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to restrict the freedoms of the Christian community
The decision has angered church leaders who say it is part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to restrict the freedoms of the Christian community
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