the joos get more out of line daily, and this is certainly a large example of that;

Anti-Christian hate crimes in Jerusalem have been soaring since Israel’s new extremist government took over – Easter is one of many targets by the government and Jewish radicals.

by Kathryn Shihadah

This Sunday marks Easter in the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Israel has chosen the number of worshipers allowed to attend the festivities. Christian leaders in Palestine are angry, and tired of the growing hostility from the Israeli government and some Jewish factions.

In the past, up to 11,000 attended Easter worship – but this year only 1,800 will be permitted.

Israeli police claim that they will be providing security and traffic control during the celebrations, but that the attendance limits were set by the church.

According to the Greek Orthodox Church, Israel is using “heavy-handed restrictions” against Christians’ freedom to worship in occupied East Jerusalem. Israeli police claim the restrictions are necessary to keep worshipers safe – but Christian leaders dispute this, pointing to Israel’s years of placing limitations on Christian and Muslim worship, and harsh treatment by Israeli law enforcement.

Father Mattheos Siopis stated, “The ceremony has been faithfully taking place in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for nearly 2,000 years,” and there is no need to make changes.............more.........