Small Palestinian demo for Land Day in J’lem

A few dozen Palestinians gathered at Damascus Gate of the Old City on Land Day, singing nationalistic songs. A number of local officials attended the gathering, including PLO official and former Jerusalem affairs minister Hatem Abdul Qader.

As demonstrators moved from the gate to Sultan Suleiman Street, they were stopped by Border Police and cavalry, which arrested at least one man. The gathering dispersed with no further incident.

— Elhanan Miller

Palestinians singing nationalistic songs near Damascus Gate in the Old City in Jerusalem on Land Day, March 30 2015. (photo credit: Elhanan Miller)
Palestinians singing nationalistic songs near Damascus Gate in the Old City in Jerusalem on Land Day, March 30 2015. (photo credit: Elhanan Miller)

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