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‘Jerusalem Day’ of high tension amid Gaza war

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(Radio France International).- More 3000 police They are mobilized for this.”Jerusalem Day“, which is under strict surveillance. And with a lower status than in previous years due to

‘Jerusalem Day’ of high tension amid Gaza war

(Radio France International).- More 3000 police They are mobilized for this.”Jerusalem Day“, which is under strict surveillance. And with a lower status than in previous years due to the war in A loop. But along with the commemorative ceremonies, this year the most scandalous act of celebration will take place: march of flagsduring which numerous right-wing extremiststhey usually disrupt public order.

Another year, minister Israeli National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, leader of the supremacist Jewish Forces party, demanded that the parade follow the controversial route of previous years, passing through the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City on the way to the Western Wall.

Photo: EFE

rocket launch

Just two years ago, Hamas fired rockets against Jerusalem during the flag march. And in confrontations more than 300 Palestinians were injured.

This year, on the eve of this busy day, several hundred people organized an action. multi-faith march via Old Town call for an end to fighting in Gaza and the release of hostages.

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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