Arabic version: الولايات المتحدة تعبر عن قلقها بشأن إغلاق المواقع المقدسة في القدس

The White House says the US has raised concerns with Israel after a Catholic cardinal was blocked from reaching the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday.

According to Al Jazeera, the restrictions, imposed since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, mean holy sites in Jerusalem’s Old City have been closed to worshippers.

The situation has raised alarms about the implications for religious freedoms and access for worshippers in the region. The ongoing restrictions have sparked discussions on the impact of such measures on interfaith relations and the historical significance of these sites for various communities.

As the situation develops, the international community is closely monitoring these events, with calls for a resolution that respects the rights of worshippers and maintains the sanctity of religious sites.