Tensions Rise in Jerusalem Amid Far-Right March and Cease-Fire Disputes

Tens of thousands of right-wing Israelis marched through East Jerusalem's Old City, brandishing Israeli flags and anti-Palestinian slogans, while the Jewish-Palestinian activist group Standing Together attempted to protect bystanders. The march, part of Jerusalem Day, has a history of violence and controversy, particularly as it traverses the Muslim Quarter. Activists faced harassment, and the police, influenced by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, were seen as complicit. Standing Together continues to push back against the growing far-right influence in Israeli politics.