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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Mednick

Israel lifts restrictions at holy sites in Jerusalem after fragile ceasefire announced

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Worshippers were able to pray again at Jerusalem's holy sites Thursday after Israel lifted restrictions it imposed on large public gatherings throughout the war with Iran nearly six weeks ago.

Jerusalem’s police said on Wednesday that they would lift restrictions on all holy sites and deploy hundreds of officers and volunteers in the city.

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