Clashes break out between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces as Israeli demonstrators march through the Old City of Jerusalem to mark the 50th anniversary of Israel’s reunification of the city in the 1967 Six Day War.
Thousands are taking part in the annual “flag dance” in which primarily religious teenagers march through the Old City decked in white and blue, the colors of the Israeli flag.
The clashes break out as several dozen young Israeli men marched through the Old City’s Damascus Gate on their way to the Western Wall when they encountered a group of Palestinian protesters.
Israeli forces moved in, and clashes ensued with the Palestinian protesters gathered on Sultan Suleiman Street, adjacent to the march route. No injuries are reported.
Earlier this afternoon, Israeli security forces clashed with left-wing peace activists who attempted to block marchers near Damascus Gate.
The peace activists include a group of American Jews who traveled to Jerusalem to protest against the annual parade.
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