Church upset at curbs on Orthodox Easter crowds

Amid recent tensions at the Gaza, Lebanon and Syria borders boiling over, Israel reportedly canceled travel permits for Gazan Christians for the upcoming feast.

Palestinian Christians attend a service on Easter Sunday at the Saint Porfirios church in Gaza City April 1, 2018.

Palestinian Christians attend a service on Easter Sunday at the Saint Porfirios church in Gaza City April 1, 2018.

(photo credit: REUTERS/SUHAIB SALEM)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

APRIL 12, 2023 01:54

Updated: APRIL 13, 2023 06:17

RECOMMENDED STORIES

Palestinian Hamas terrorists keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip February 20, 2025.

Admitting defeat? Why Hamas officials say the terror group 'lost control' of Gaza

JULY 7, 2025

Members of Hamas with the backdrop of the Gaza Strip, amid reports that Hamas has lost control of much of its territory.

'Security situation has collapsed': Hamas has lost 80% of its control over Gaza Strip

JULY 7, 2025

Sheikh Wadee' al-Jaabari.

Reporter's Notebook: 'Post' meets with top Hebron sheikh who wants to pull out of PA

JULY 6, 2025

IDF Maj.-Gen. Aviad Dagan entering a fighter jet; illustrative.

IDF cyber chief, retired Iran strategy head piloted fighter jets striking Iran

JULY 6, 2025

Hot Opinion

Israel must act now and end Gaza war or lose Arab support for peace

ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Salem Alketbi

Iran at a crossroads: Intelligence breaches, internal paranoia shake the regime

BySALEM ALKETBI

Is an Iran nuclear deal still possible after the US-Israel strikes?

ByCHUCK FREILICH

Paying for the 'day after': Who will fund Gaza’s reconstruction?

ByNEVILLE TELLER