Tens of Thousands Join Nationalist Flag March in Jerusalem Amid Tensions
Tens of thousands of nationalist Israelis participated in the annual Flag March through Jerusalem's Old City, including Muslim neighborhoods in East Jerusalem, under heavy police protection. The event, held on Jerusalem Day to commemorate the 1967 conquest of East Jerusalem, was marked by significant tension and violence. Local media reported that participants shouted anti-Arab slogans, assaulted Palestinian residents, and damaged property, leading to clashes with locals and activists. Israeli journalists were also reportedly attacked. Police arrested several individuals for violent acts. Concurrently, Israeli Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir provoked further controversy by waving an Israeli flag on the Temple Mount, a site holy to both Jews and Muslims where Jewish prayer is currently prohibited under existing agreements. The march highlights ongoing friction over sovereignty in East Jerusalem, which Palestinians claim as the capital of their future state. Thousands of security forces were deployed to manage the situation, reflecting the high potential for unrest during this annual commemoration.
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