Israeli Nationalists Chant Anti-Palestinian Slogans During Jerusalem Day March
Tens of thousands of Israeli nationalists, primarily teenagers and young adults, marched through Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday to celebrate the anniversary of Israel's capture of East Jerusalem in 1967. The event was marked by intense hostility, with participants chanting racist slogans such as "Death to Arabs" and "May your villages burn." Many Palestinian residents barricaded themselves indoors or closed their shops to avoid harassment and violence. Reports indicated that ultranationalist groups broke into private courtyards, damaged property, and assaulted Palestinians, while Israeli police monitored the situation. Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, asserting Israeli sovereignty over the site. In contrast, activists from the grassroots movement Standing Together attempted to shield Palestinian businesses and show solidarity, though they faced aggression from marchers. The incident occurred against a backdrop of ongoing regional tensions, including a fragile ceasefire in Gaza. Palestinian residents described the atmosphere as increasingly violent and intimidating, highlighting the deep ethnic and political divisions within the city during this annual commemoration.
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