The United States has raised concerns with Israel over restrictions on access to holy sites in Jerusalem during the Christian Holy Week, the White House said on Monday, Anadolu reports. “I did speak with Secretary Rubio this morning, and we did express our concerns with Israel with respect to these holy sites being shut down,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. “We want worshipers to be able to access these holy sites,” she said, adding that security remains a priority. “We understand Israel is working on security measures to reopen the sites throughout Holy Week, and that’s something we appreciate,” she added. READ: Israeli police bar Latin Patriarch from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday Leavitt claimed Israeli authorities […]
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