"Palm Sunday Celebrations in Jerusalem Amid Ongoing Conflict"

Thousands of Christian pilgrims gathered at Jerusalem's Mount of Olives to celebrate Palm Sunday, despite the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The event, which marks the start of Holy Week, saw attendees waving branches and fronds in the air. The war's impact on tourism was evident, but pilgrims expressed a sense of peace amidst the tension. The celebration comes amid a surge in conflict across the region, with the Israel-Hamas war causing a downturn in tourism and affecting the lives of many in the area.