"Boulos, a Palestinian Christian man, expressed his frustration, stating, 'Now, there's no business at all, no money at all.' He described the impact of the ongoing war on his livelihood, noting that business had just started to improve with the return of international pilgrims after the October ceasefire in Gaza."
"Brother Daoud Kassabry, a lifelong Jerusalemite, remarked, 'It is the first time in my life to see Jerusalem as sad as it is.' His observation reflects the deep emotional and economic toll the current restrictions have taken on the community during this significant religious period."
During Holy Week, the Christian Quarter in Jerusalem is deserted due to Israeli restrictions, with businesses shuttered. A Palestinian Christian shopkeeper, Boulos, reports a significant decline in sales, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts and previous disruptions like the COVID pandemic. Despite a brief recovery with the return of international pilgrims, the current situation has left him with no customers and no income. The lack of business is particularly felt in the Christian Quarter, which relies heavily on tourism, while businesses in Israeli West Jerusalem remain open due to proximity to bomb shelters.
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