The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, was initially blocked from entering the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday due to security concerns amid the ongoing Iran war. This incident drew international condemnation, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to assure that the Patriarch would regain access. The Latin Patriarchate expressed concern over the incident, calling it a 'grave precedent.' The situation has led to the cancellation of traditional Palm Sunday processions, with worshippers expressing sorrow over the restrictions.