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Coexistence activists led by Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze religious leaders march in Jerusalem for 'human rights and peace,' on May 18, 2026. (Jacob Lazarus/ Rabbis for Human Rights)
May 18, 2026, 11:31 pm
Hundreds join interfaith ‘human rights and peace’ march in Jerusalem
Marchers carry signs reading ‘Justice,’ ‘Peace’ and ‘Soul’ in Hebrew, Arabic, and English in counter to nationalist Flag Marches on Jerusalem Day
By Charlie Summers
Israelis celebrate at Damascus Gate during the annual Jerusalem Day march commemorating Israel's capture of East Jerusalem in the 1967 war, in Jerusalem's Old City Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
May 15, 2026, 12:01 am
Chants of ‘death to Arabs’ at Jerusalem Day march as Ben Gvir flies Israeli flag on Temple Mount
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
By Charlie Summers, Sam Sokol and Agencies
Scuffles near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day activities, May 14, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
May 14, 2026, 12:52 pm
Jerusalem braces for clashes, friction as tens of thousands gather for annual Flag March
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
By Charlie Summers
Illustrative: Jewish men celebrating Jerusalem Day clash with police at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, May 26, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 9, 2025, 6:47 pm
Two teens charged with racist assault of Palestinian man during Jerusalem Day march
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
By Charlie Summers
US President Donald Trump invites US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff to respond to a question in the Oval Office of the White House on May 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP)
May 29, 2025, 1:52 pm
Daily Briefing May 29: Day 601 – Why Witkoff has a ‘good feeling’ about hostage negotiations
US bureau chief Jacob Magid explains the war of narratives over Gaza humanitarian aid, the UAE’s rebuke of Israel, and how Trump told Netanyahu ‘Don’t!’ on Iran
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jacob Magid
Right-wing activists hold up a banner reading in Hebrew "67 - Jerusalem in our hands; 2025 - Gaza in our hands" below another banner that reads "Without a Naqba, there is no victory" as they gather with Israeli flags outside the Damascus Gate of the walled Old City of Jerusalem on May 26, 2025, during a flag march for Jerusalem Day. (AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)
May 29, 2025, 3:17 am
UAE issues rare warning to Israel after summoning envoy over Jerusalem Flag March
Official tells ToI ‘it’s utterly unfathomable Israel allowed annual spectacle of unchecked violence to proceed amid Gaza carnage,’ says Abu Dhabi expects ‘decisive steps to end it’
By Jacob Magid
Right-wing Israelis march through the Damascus Gate into the Arab Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem during the annual Jerusalem Day Flag March, June 5, 2024. (Sam Sokol/Times of Israel)
May 25, 2025, 6:32 pm
Capital braces for skirmishes ahead of Jerusalem Day nationalist Flag March
National religious youth set to throng the Old City’s Muslim Quarter in annual parade to the Western Wall
By Charlie Summers
Jewish men hold Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day celebrations, June 5, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 6, 2024, 3:13 pm
Daily Briefing June 6: Day 244 – On Jerusalem Day, a celebratory march turns violent
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
By ToI Staff
Police restrain a far-right activist from attacking a Times of Israel reporter in the Arab Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem during clashes ahead of the annual Jerusalem Day Flag Parade, June 5, 2024. (Sam Sokol/Times of Israel)
June 6, 2024, 12:28 am
Far-right violence, chants of ‘Death to Arabs,’ at Jerusalem Day Flag March in Old City
Extremist Jewish youths also chant ‘May your village burn’ on route through Muslim Quarter, while some assault journalists and Palestinian locals; 18 arrested
By Sam Sokol, Charlie Summers and Agencies
Jews taking part in the Flag March pass through the Damascus Gate to Jerusalem's Old City on May 29, 2022, as Israel marks Jerusalem Day. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP)
June 5, 2024, 8:20 am
Jerusalem braces for nationalist Flag March amid tensions over Gaza war
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
By Charlie Summers
Israelis wave flags during the annual Jerusalem Day Flag March, May 18, 2023. (RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)
June 3, 2024, 7:50 pm
Contentious Jerusalem Day ‘Flag March’ to maintain route through Muslim Quarter
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
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, left, visits the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, May 21, 2023. (Courtesy: Minhelet Har Habayit)
May 21, 2023, 1:17 pm
Daily Briefing May 21: Minister Ben Gvir visits Temple Mt., with an eye on the budget
Knesset correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn ties far-right head’s visit to budget demands, shares Flag March experiences; news editor Amy Spiro on Noa Kirel flub, ‘Ghosts of Beirut’
By ToI Staff
Police officers detain an Israeli youth after his group was chanting slogans at the entrance to the Al Aqsa Mosque compound during the annual Flag March in Jerusalem's Old City, May 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
May 19, 2023, 2:44 pm
Jewish, Palestinian worshipers clash in Jerusalem a day after city’s Flag March
Rioters throw stones, injuring two 20-year-olds and a policeman, as law enforcers try to disperse crowd; 8 arrested in overnight disturbances across the capital
By Michael Horovitz
Dr. Sara Hirschhorn at Jerusalem's Nomi Studios, May 16, 2023. (Amanda Borschel-Dan/Times of Israel)
May 19, 2023, 9:34 am
What Matters Now to historian Sara Hirschhorn: Extremism is now mainstream
For an American scholar of Israel’s ultranationalistic movements, a research trip that coincides with the Jerusalem flashpoint Flag March couldn’t have been better timed
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Israeli police push away Palestinians from a street in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City, shortly before a march through the area by Jewish nationalists, Thursday, May 18, 2023. (AP /Ohad Zwigenberg)
May 19, 2023, 1:30 am
Israel draws fire from allies over Flag March, lawmakers’ visits to Temple Mount
UAE, Bahrain, Turkey, Jordan and Egypt condemn ‘storming’ of holy site and Jewish prayers held in violation of status quo; US blasts racist chants at nationalist rally
By Jacob Magid
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