Jewish Protesters Try to Block Christian Ritual at Holy Site

Israeli police say they forcibly removed dozens of Jewish protesters trying to prevent a Christian ritual from taking place at a holy site revered in both religions. Police spokeswoman Luba Samri says the skirmish took place Monday at a site revered by Jews as the tomb of the biblical King David and by Christians as the site of Jesus' Last Supper. On Sunday, dozens of Jewish protesters also attempted to block Christian prayer there for the holiday of Pentacost.   A...

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