Macron Criticizes Israeli Police for Blocking Palm Sunday Mass

Emmanuel Macron condemned the actions of the Israeli police for blocking Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa from celebrating Palm Sunday mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Macron described the police's actions as unacceptable and referred to the decision as a serious violation of the status of holy places in Jerusalem.

He expressed concern over the growing international worries regarding restrictions on religious practices amid the ongoing conflict in the region. This incident follows heightened security measures in Jerusalem, which have been exacerbated by tensions resulting from US-Israel strikes on Iran.

The Latin Patriarch had already canceled the traditional Palm Sunday procession on Mount Olives in the Old City, marking a significant disruption to a centuries-old Christian observance.