Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital and Worship Restrictions Draw Global Condemnation

The Palm Sunday bombing of al-Ahli Baptist Hospital and limits on Palestinian Christians' access to Jerusalem's holy sites fuel accusations of systemic oppression.

The Israeli military struck Gaza's al-Ahli al-Arabi Baptist Hospital on Palm Sunday, severely damaging critical medical facilities and prompting international and Christian group condemnations.
The Israeli Defense Forces claimed the hospital was being used as a Hamas command center, but provided no evidence to support the allegation.
Christian organizations, including the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, condemned the attack for crippling healthcare and targeting a site tied to Christian mercy and healing.
Palestinian Christians faced significant restrictions on accessing Jerusalem's holy sites for Palm Sunday services, with many blocked from attending, spurring further outcry.
Hamas and religious leaders have called for international intervention, citing these actions as part of broader systemic oppression and violations of religious freedoms.