Overview

• Christian worshippers celebrated the "Holy Fire" ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem despite Israeli restrictions limiting attendance.
• The ceremony involves a flame taken from Jesus' tomb and is believed to be a miracle by Christians.
• Israel capped attendance at 1,800, citing safety concerns, causing tensions with church leaders who see it as limiting Christian access.
• Churches did not cooperate with the restrictions, viewing them as part of efforts to marginalize the Christian community in Jerusalem.
• The dispute comes amid rising violence targeting Christians in Jerusalem, worrying church leaders.