Far-right Marchers Attack Palestinians as Israel Marks Taking of Jerusalem

On the day commemorating Israel's capture of East Jerusalem, Israeli police were stationed in the Old City following an incident that took place shortly after midday. A large group of Israelis assembled at Damascus Gate, a principal entrance to the Old City. Some individuals in the group displayed banners. According to reports, there were attacks on Palestinians during the gathering. Israeli opposition leaders publicly condemned these attacks, labeling them as 'racist' and stating that such actions are a disgrace to Judaism. The event occurred amid heightened tensions in Jerusalem, a city with significant religious and political importance. Jerusalem Day marks the anniversary of Israel's capture of East Jerusalem in 1967, an event that remains contentious in the region. The Old City, and particularly Damascus Gate, has often been a focal point for demonstrations and confrontations.