Tensions rise as Israeli authorities restrict access to holy sites during religious events.

The Greek Orthodox Church has accused Israeli police of violating worshippers' rights by imposing capacity limits at the "Holy Fire" ceremony in Jerusalem's ancient Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Israeli police say the limits are needed for safety during the celebration, which comes amid soaring tensions in the Old City. The Greek Orthodox Church says negotiations with the police over their "heavy-handed" restrictions have failed, and they will hold the ceremony as customary for two millennia and invite all who wish to worship with them to attend.