Faith returns - Worshippers gather at Western Wall as Israel eases restrictions after ceasefire

"Jewish worshippers returned to the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Thursday, as Israel eased restrictions following a fragile ceasefire that has paused weeks of conflict with Iran. Footage shows groups of Hasidic Jews arriving at the site and praying along the wall, as access gradually resumes under continued security measures. During the conflict, entry to the Western Wall was tightly restricted due to missile threats, with major religious gatherings limited to just 50 participants. Days before the ceasefire, Israel’s High Court increased the cap to 100 worshippers following criticism over stricter limits compared to public demonstrations. Authorities have now begun allowing larger numbers back into the plaza, although full pre-conflict crowds have not yet been restored. The easing forms part of a wider reopening of Jerusalem’s religious sites, including ongoing reassessments at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Easter services were disrupted during the escalation. Despite the partial return to normality, tensions remain high, with Israel continuing military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon even as the ceasefire with Iran holds."

Go to News Site