"Jerusalem Day March Sparks International Condemnation Over Attacks on Journalists"

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"Jerusalem Day March Sparks International Condemnation Over Attacks on Journalists"
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Tens of thousands of Israeli nationalists marched through Jerusalem for Jerusalem Day, an event commemorating Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem in 1967. The march, which passed through predominantly Palestinian areas, saw instances of harassment and violence against Palestinian shopkeepers and journalists. The event heightened Israeli-Palestinian tensions, especially in the context of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Prominent far-right Israeli politicians attended, and the Israeli military launched a new offensive in Gaza, resulting in significant casualties.

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