Israeli Nationalists March in Jerusalem Old City Amid Heavy Security and Provocative Chants
Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched through the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City on May 14, 2026, to celebrate Jerusalem Day, marking the anniversary of Israel's capture of East Jerusalem in the 1967 war. Under heavy security involving thousands of police officers, demonstrators chanted provocative slogans such as 'Death to Arabs,' while Palestinian residents largely barricaded themselves indoors or closed shops in protest. The parade, which began in West Jerusalem and ended at the Western Wall, heightened tensions in the sensitive area. Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al Haram Al Sharif/Temple Mount compound, raising an Israeli flag and asserting Jewish claims to the site, challenging longstanding religious arrangements. Palestinians view the event as a provocation aimed at undermining their ties to East Jerusalem, which they seek as the capital of a future state. International bodies do not recognize Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem. Police restricted access to the Old City, removing some activists and initially barring journalists, reflecting the volatile atmosphere surrounding the annual commemoration and its impact on Israeli-Palestinian relations in the holy city.
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