Violence Erupts at Jerusalem Flag March as Tensions Soar Amid Gaza Conflict

June 6, 2024
Violence Erupts at Jerusalem Flag March as Tensions Soar Amid Gaza Conflict
  • Israeli nationalists marked Jerusalem's 1967 capture by participating in the annual Flag March on June 5, 2024.

  • Tensions escalated as tens of thousands of Jewish Israelis, including nationalist groups, marched through Palestinian neighborhoods.

  • Participants chanted extremist slogans and engaged in violence, leading to arrests and clashes with police.

  • Some participants attacked journalists, prompting condemnation from the U.S. State Department.

  • The event was particularly tense this year due to the recent war in Gaza, with Israeli leaders emphasizing strength and determination.

  • Hamas's leader condemned the actions of Israeli settlers and vowed to continue fighting against occupation.

  • The march highlighted the ongoing divisions and tensions between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem, with the unresolved conflict over the city's status as the capital.

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