The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jerusalem-day/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jerusalem Day | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jerusalem-day/ 32 32 Getting mobbed by far-right teens at Flag March was distressing, but no surprise https://www.timesofisrael.com/getting-mobbed-by-far-right-teens-at-flag-march-was-distressing-but-no-surprise/ Wed, 20 May 2026 14:16:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823607 Flag March in Muslim Quarter, once a fringe event, now casts a bleak shadow over Jerusalem Day as increasingly violent parade eclipses other festivities

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]]> Hundreds join interfaith ‘human rights and peace’ march in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-join-interfaith-human-rights-and-peace-march-in-jerusalem/ Mon, 18 May 2026 20:31:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826219 Marchers carry signs reading 'Justice,' 'Peace' and 'Soul' in Hebrew, Arabic, and English in counter to nationalist Flag Marches on Jerusalem Day

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]]> Smotrich: End division of West Bank into Areas A, B and C; it all belongs to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-its-time-to-end-division-of-west-bank-it-belongs-to-israel-in-its-entirety/ Fri, 15 May 2026 12:22:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3824127 IDF says troops killed masked Palestinian stone-thrower, after local media reported settler attack in area; PA says he was 15, and his body was detained

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]]> Chants of ‘death to Arabs’ at Jerusalem Day march as Ben Gvir flies Israeli flag on Temple Mount https://www.timesofisrael.com/chants-of-death-to-arabs-at-jerusalem-day-march-as-ben-gvir-flies-israeli-flag-on-temple-mount/ Thu, 14 May 2026 21:01:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823740 Extremist youth mobs spit on, curse journalists before religious Zionist revelers crowd into Old City's Muslim Quarter; 13 arrested; police disperse left-wing group that came to protect Palestinians

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]]> Jerusalem braces for clashes, friction as tens of thousands gather for annual Flag March https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-braces-for-clashes-friction-as-tens-of-thousands-to-attend-annual-flag-march/ Thu, 14 May 2026 09:52:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822428 More Palestinian shopkeepers close businesses ahead of anticipated violence in Old City as thousands of police deploy in the area; alternative march nixed, lacking government funds

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]]> Two teens charged with racist assault of Palestinian man during Jerusalem Day march https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-teens-charged-with-racist-assault-of-palestinian-man-during-jerusalem-day-march/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:47:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3568399 16-year-old defendants allegedly beat Old City resident while calling him a 'dirty Arab', tried to set fire to the entrance of his house

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]]> Marchers chant ‘Death to Arabs,’ skirmish with shopkeepers and cops at Jerusalem Day parade https://www.timesofisrael.com/marchers-chant-death-to-arabs-skirmish-with-shopkeepers-and-cops-at-jerusalem-day-parade/ Mon, 26 May 2025 23:14:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3558904 Ben Gvir slams Gaza humanitarian aid while kicking off nationalist march into Old City: 'Our enemies deserve only a bullet to the head'; activists erect giant sign urging mass expulsion of Palestinians

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]]> Ben Gvir says Jewish prayer, including full prostration, permitted at Temple Mount https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-says-jewish-prayer-including-full-prostration-permitted-at-temple-mount/ Mon, 26 May 2025 17:14:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3558380 Far-right minister rejects longtime status quo at flashpoint Jerusalem holy site; Prime Minister's Office: 'Israel's policy concerning the Temple Mount has not changed'

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]]> Capital braces for skirmishes ahead of Jerusalem Day nationalist Flag March https://www.timesofisrael.com/capital-braces-for-skirmishes-ahead-of-nationalist-flag-march/ Sun, 25 May 2025 15:32:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3557199 National religious youth set to throng the Old City's Muslim Quarter in annual parade to the Western Wall

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]]> What Matters Now to archaeologist Jodi Magness: Ever-changing, eternal Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-matters-now-to-archaeologist-jodi-magness-ever-changing-eternal-jerusalem/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 06:13:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3306659&preview=true&preview_id=3306659 To mark Jerusalem Day, we speak with the 'Jerusalem Through the Ages' author and learn about the archaeological record of the peoples who have resided in the Holy City

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]]> Daily Briefing June 6: Day 244 – On Jerusalem Day, a celebratory march turns violent https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-6-day-244-on-jerusalem-day-a-celebratory-march-turns-violent/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:13:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3306504&preview=true&preview_id=3306504 Editor David Horovitz on reports Hamas is rejecting the new hostage release deal, statements from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, and a dismaying New York Times report

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]]> Far-right violence, chants of ‘Death to Arabs,’ at Jerusalem Day Flag March in Old City https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-day-flag-march-marred-by-far-right-violence-under-shadow-of-war/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:28:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3305969&preview=true&preview_id=3305969 Extremist Jewish youths also chant 'May your village burn' on route through Muslim Quarter, while some assault journalists and Palestinian locals; 18 arrested

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]]> Jerusalem braces for nationalist Flag March amid tensions over Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-braces-for-nationalist-flag-march-amid-tensions-over-gaza-war/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:20:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3304879 Organizers expect tens of thousands to attend contentious parade through flashpoint areas of the Old City, as Ben Gvir calls on revelers to visit Temple Mount

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]]> Interfaith ‘march for peace’ held in capital, in counter to Jerusalem Day Flag March https://www.timesofisrael.com/interfaith-march-for-peace-held-in-capital-in-counter-to-jerusalem-day-flag-march/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:13:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3304323 Decrying use of religious rhetoric to promote war, liberal Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze religious leaders say event sends message of 'peace, justice and equality'

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]]> Contentious Jerusalem Day ‘Flag March’ to maintain route through Muslim Quarter https://www.timesofisrael.com/contentious-jerusalem-day-flag-march-to-maintain-route-through-muslim-quarter/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:50:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3304256 Despite tensions from war in Gaza, marchers to stick to traditional path; police say 3,000 cops will be deployed to maintain order at Wednesday event, which has history of violence

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