Morning coverage focused on escalating US-Iran military tensions, with multiple outlets reporting a US-Israel raid near the Strait of Hormuz, a damaged US surveillance aircraft in Arabia, and Washington Post reports of Pentagon preparations for extended ground operations in Iran. Midday reporting shifted decisively to Israel preventing Cardinal Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass, with sources describing it as an unprecedented incident. Italian officials including Prime Minister Meloni and Foreign Minister Tajani condemned the action, with Tajani summoning the Israeli ambassador. Evening coverage continued on the diplomatic incident, adding Netanyahu's apology and announcement of a plan to allow church leaders access, while some outlets reported Pakistani mediation for Iran-US talks and Iranian threats against a US aircraft carrier.