Eased Restrictions See Worshippers Flock to Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre

Orthodox Christians returned to Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre to mark the Holy Fire ceremony, a key Easter tradition. This year, access was notably smoother as Israeli authorities scaled back restrictions on worshippers entering holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem. The move allowed thousands to gather at one of Christianity’s most sacred locations, a shift from previous years when tight controls had sparked accusations of stifling religious freedoms. While the gesture may ease immediate tensions,