"Israeli Nationalist March Sparks Clashes and Attacks in Jerusalem"

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Source: Al Jazeera English
"Israeli Nationalist March Sparks Clashes and Attacks in Jerusalem"
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TL;DR

Thousands of Israelis marched through occupied East Jerusalem, with some attacking Palestinians and shouting racist slogans during the annual "Flag March." Over 1,100 Israelis encroached on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, escalating tensions amid Israel's ongoing war on Gaza. The march, attended by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, saw increased violence compared to previous years, with Israeli police struggling to control the situation. Hamas condemned the parade as a "blatant aggression" against Arabs and Muslims.

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