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Easter Gatherings Canceled in Jerusalem Amid Ongoing Conflict

4/6/2026

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Cardinal Pizzaballa, Jerusalem's religious leader, said military orders canceled all Easter gatherings in Jerusalem's Old City.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured safety for church leaders.
Police blocked Cardinal Pizzaballa on Palm Sunday.
The Christian Quarter remains largely deserted as conflict takes a toll on local businesses, and the community now accounts for less than 2% of the population.

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Cardinal Pizzaballa, Jerusalem's religious leader, said military orders canceled all Easter gatherings in Jerusalem's Old City.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured safety for church leaders.
Police blocked Cardinal Pizzaballa on Palm Sunday.
The Christian Quarter remains largely deserted as conflict takes a toll on local businesses, and the community now accounts for less than 2% of the population.