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Far-right Israeli ultranationalists mark 'Jerusalem Day' | DW News
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This video report covers the annual 'Jerusalem Day' march, where far-right Israeli ultranationalists parade through the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem while chanting slogans, leading to significant tensions with Palestinian residents.
The video documents the 2024 Jerusalem Day march, an event celebrating Israel's 1967 control of East Jerusalem. Footage shows thousands of participants marching through the Old City's Muslim Quarter, with many engaging in inflammatory chanting and calling for violence. The report highlights the impact on Palestinian shopkeepers, who were ordered by police to close their businesses early for their safety, and notes the presence of coexistence activists attempting to protect locals from harassment. It also touches on political statements made by far-right figures like National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and discusses the ongoing international dispute regarding Israel's sovereignty over East Jerusalem.
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