Israeli occupation forces on Saturday restricted Christians from entering the Old City of Jerusalem to celebrate the Easter ceremony of the “Holy Fire” at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

The police tightened restrictions at the gates of the Old City, setting up checkpoints around the area and metal barricades to close off the alleys leading to the Christian Quarters.

Clergy and worshippers, including Palestinians from across the occupied West Bank and foreign tourists, gathered at the gates, with many jostling to get through as police forces struggled to push them back.

Source: Agencies