5 Plateau pilgrims denied Israel entry, now touring Jordan

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Five Christian pilgrims from Plateau State were denied entry into Israel after arriving in Jordan, the primary destination for Christians seeking sites linked to Jesus’ birth, ministry, and resurrection. The pilgrims are part of the first batch of 295 from the state participating in the 2026 Holy Land pilgrimage. They were reportedly denied entry into Israel due to issues with their travel documents. The pilgrims are now touring Jordan, visiting sites of religious significance. The post 5 Plateau pilgrims denied Israel entry, now touring Jordan appeared first on Vanguard News.