"Palm Sunday Celebrations in Jerusalem Amid Ongoing Conflict"
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Thousands of Christian pilgrims gathered at Jerusalem's Mount of Olives to celebrate Palm Sunday, despite the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The event, which marks the start of Holy Week, saw attendees waving branches and fronds in the air. The war's impact on tourism was evident, but pilgrims expressed a sense of peace amidst the tension. The celebration comes amid a surge in conflict across the region, with the Israel-Hamas war causing a downturn in tourism and affecting the lives of many in the area.
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- Palm Sunday In Jerusalem: Thousands Attend Amid Ongoing War TIME
- Palm Sunday: Cathedral of the Holy Cross welcomes hundreds The Boston Globe
- Thousands of faithful attend Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem against a backdrop of war The Associated Press
- Christians express support for Gaza in traditional Palm Sunday procession in East Jerusalem UPI News
- CAIR Calls on Biden Admin to Act Against Israel's Blocking of West Bank Christians from Jerusalem on Palm Sunday - Council on American-Islamic Relations
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