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Church of the Holy Sepulchre Reopens Amid Tensions

6/26/2025

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After a tense 12-day closure, Israeli authorities reopened the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in occupied Jerusalem on June 25, 2025. While the state of emergency has ended, Muslim worshippers still face restricted access to Al-Aqsa Mosque, with military checkpoints tightly controlling entry to the Old City, leaving many feeling marginalized and anxious.

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After a tense 12-day closure, Israeli authorities reopened the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in occupied Jerusalem on June 25, 2025. While the state of emergency has ended, Muslim worshippers still face restricted access to Al-Aqsa Mosque, with military checkpoints tightly controlling entry to the Old City, leaving many feeling marginalized and anxious.