Far-right marchers attack Palestinians as Israel marks taking of Jerusalem
Summary
During the annual Jerusalem Day parade, some far-right Israeli marchers attacked Palestinians and chanted offensive slogans in Jerusalem's Old City. Israeli police arrested aggressive participants, while tensions arose due to the presence of government figures and ongoing conflicts in the region.Key Facts
- The parade marked Jerusalem Day, celebrating Israel's capture of East Jerusalem in 1967.
- Far-right marchers chanted slogans like "death to Arabs" and "your home will be ours."
- Violence occurred as Israeli nationalists entered Palestinian areas of the Old City.
- Israeli police detained multiple marchers during the event.
- National security minister Itamar Ben Gvir advocated for harsh measures against "terrorists."
- Ben Gvir visited a sensitive religious site, Al-Aqsa mosque compound, during the parade.
- Palestinian officials and some Israeli opposition leaders condemned the event and government silence.
- The parade coincided with ongoing military actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
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