Monks hold Easter prayers in deserted Old City of Jerusalem
Good Friday in Jerusalem’s Old City saw only a handful of worshippers on the Via Dolorosa.
Good Friday in Jerusalem’s Old City saw only a handful of worshippers on the Via Dolorosa.








Muslim worshippers prayed outside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound as Israeli authorities kept holy sites closed.
Palestinians in East Jerusalem struggle to get building permits from Israel, leading to demolition orders.
Thousands of worshippers attend prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, with others turned away despite carrying required permits.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued an order banning the work of five Palestinian local media organisations.
Israel fails to provide proof for allegations against Al Asima News, Quds Plus, Alquds Albawsala, Maraj, Maydan Alquds.
Israel says it will allow only 10,000 Palestinians from the West Bank to enter mosque for holy month tradition.
Intensified attacks, methodical destruction of entire neighbourhoods appear aimed at permanent displacement, UN says.

Israeli forces carried out violent raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining Palestinians and demolishing homes.
Attacks by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have intensified recently, backed by Israeli forces.

As Palestinians welcome Ramadan, Israel is restricting the entry at Al-Aqsa Mosque to 10,000 worshippers.