Far-right Israelis confront Palestinians, other Israelis in chaotic Jerusalem march, witnesses say
Far-right Israelis confront Palestinians, other Israelis in chaotic Jerusalem march, witnesses say
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By Alexander Cornwell
May 26, 20253:26 PM EDTSummary
- Annual 'Flag March' draws tens of thousands of far-right #Israelis, mainly settlers, to #Jerusalem
- Youthful marchers seen harassing, assaulting some #Palestinian residents, other Israelis and journalists, witnesses say
- Violence follows Israeli far-right security minister's visit to Al-Aqsa mosque compound in East Jerusalem
- Rally marks #Israel's capture of East Jerusalem in 1967 #MiddleEast war