In Lebanon on Palm Sunday, Churches Fill as Hezbollah Tensions Rise
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Key Points:
- Christians in Lebanon gathered in packed churches on Palm Sunday to commemorate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
- In Beirut's southern suburbs, a Maronite Catholic church remained full even as Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders emptied much of the Shiite-dominated area.
- In Tyre, a coastal city heavily impacted by Israeli bombings and isolation, church bells and choral music continued to mark the religious occasion, offering solace amid turmoil.
- Parishioners expressed that the conflict affects all Lebanese regardless of sect, highlighting shared suffering beyond historical sectarian divisions.
- Despite the violence and destruction, many Christians found comfort in maintaining their ancient traditions and celebrating Palm Sunday on their homeland.
