Israeli Nationalists March in Jerusalem Old City Chanting Anti-Arab Slogans
Thousands of Israeli nationalists participated in the annual Jerusalem Day parade, marching through the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City to commemorate Israel's capture of East Jerusalem in the 1967 war. Under heavy security involving thousands of police officers, demonstrators chanted inflammatory slogans such as 'Death to Arabs' and 'May your villages burn.' Palestinian residents largely barricaded themselves indoors or closed shops, viewing the event as a provocation undermining their ties to the city. Police restricted access to the area, barring non-resident Palestinians and initially removing activists and media personnel. The tension was heightened by a visit from National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to the Temple Mount compound, where he raised an Israeli flag, challenging longstanding religious arrangements. While Israeli participants expressed joy and religious devotion, Palestinians perceive the procession as part of a broader effort to strengthen Jewish control over East Jerusalem, which they seek as the capital of a future state. The United Nations and most countries do not recognize Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem.
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