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Israeli forces arrest Greek consul's guard at Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Israeli forces detained the Greek consul's guard at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in occupied East Jerusalem, according to Al Jazeera. 

The arrest came as thousands gathered in the Jerusalem church during the Holy Fire ceremony. 

Local media said earlier that Israeli forces tightened security around Jerusalem's Old City and prevented Christian residents from reaching the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the ceremony.