Ultranationalist Jews recite racist slogans during march into Jerusalem's Old City
Summary
Thousands of ultranationalist Jews marched through Jerusalem’s Old City, chanting racist slogans against Palestinians. The parade marks Jerusalem Day, which celebrates Israel's capture of east Jerusalem in 1967, and often leads to violence between Jewish marchers and Palestinian residents.Key Facts
- The march began at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City.
- Participants shouted racist chants such as "Death to Arabs" and "May your villages burn."
- Israeli police watched the march and kept journalists safe by blocking parts of the area.
- Many Palestinians stayed indoors and closed shops to avoid confrontations.
- Jerusalem Day marks Israel’s 1967 capture of east Jerusalem and its holy sites.
- Earlier, Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the sensitive Al-Aqsa Mosque area and raised an Israeli flag.
- Clashes occurred before the march between marchers and Palestinians, including throwing chairs.
- Groups like Standing Together and Tag Meir tried to reduce violence and promote peace during the event.
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