Hamas spokesperson for Jerusalem Mohammed Hamada has condemned the Israeli occupation’s attacks on Christians in occupied Jerusalem who were banned from accessing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate ‘Great and Holy Saturday’.

In a press release, Hamada said that the new Israeli attack emphasizes the awful racism of the Israeli occupation and refutes its claims about respecting religions and human rights.

Hamade reiterated that the Palestinian people will continue to be steadfast in the face of violent Israeli attacks that violate all international laws and conventions. The Hamas official called on the international community to stop the double-standard policy towards Palestine.

He also confirmed that the Palestinian people will continue to defend Christian and Muslim holy places against Israeli violations.