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World · 6 April 2026

Easter services held behind closed doors in Jerusalem

Easter services held behind closed doors in Jerusalem

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Services at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem - where Christians believe Christ was resurrected - were held behind closed doors on Easter Sunday for the first time. Israel imposed restrictions on large gatherings as a security precaution due to the Iran war. In Dubai, Easter masses were cancelled until further notice.

Reported by France 24 / AFP · How we write briefs

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