Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Newsmax on Monday that concern for the safety of worshippers was the only reason Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was denied, adding that he "immediately instructed" the Latin patriarch be allowed to conduct services at the church going forward.
In an interview with Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy, Netanyahu pushed back on international criticism, saying the decision stemmed solely from urgent security threats as Iran continues to target Jerusalem with missile fire.
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