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Israeli nationalists marked Jerusalem Day with a state-supported march through East Jerusalem, chanting anti-Arab slogans and clashing with Palestinians; national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir unfurled an Israeli flag at the al-Aqsa compound as counter-protesters protected Palestinian residents amid rising tensions.
Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem report a rise in harassment and attacks—spitting, graffiti, and assaults—with 31 incidents in the first three months of 2026 and 113 known attacks last year, many unreported due to distrust in the police; analysts link the trend to Israel's shift toward ultranationalism and ongoing Gaza/Lebanon tensions, fueling emigration among younger Christians and straining Jewish-Christian relations.
Palestinian families in Silwan’s Al-Bustan neighborhood face the demolition of their homes to clear land for the City of David archaeology and King’s Garden park, with about 115 homes at risk and thousands potentially displaced near Jerusalem’s holiest sites; supporters say the move targets Palestinian neighborhoods, while officials say the area is zoned for a park and that housing alternatives have been sought; some residents have even self-demolished to avoid municipal costs.
Israeli forces demolished sections of UNRWA's Jerusalem headquarters and fired tear gas at a nearby vocational school in East Jerusalem, marking a new escalation against the Palestinian refugee agency and threatening its ability to provide education and health services to millions of refugees.
Thousands of ultranationalist Israelis paraded through occupied East Jerusalem for the annual 'Jerusalem Day' flag march, antagonizing Palestinian and Arab locals and attacking Palestinian journalist Saif Kwasmi.
Illegal Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian athletes at a soccer stadium in East Jerusalem, set fire to Palestinian lands near Duma, and hurled rocks at cars near Ramallah, all under police protection. Meanwhile, Israeli police forcefully dispersed orthodox Jews protesting against mandatory military conscription, arresting ten individuals.
Israeli police are supporting the officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Palestinian Rami Hamdan in East Jerusalem, despite his father's insistence that the boy never endangered anyone. Justice Ministry officials estimate that the officer won't be indicted, while senior police officers privately express concerns that the incident could escalate tensions and lead to further violence in East Jerusalem.
A 12-year-old Palestinian boy was shot and killed by an Israeli border police officer in Shuafat refugee camp in occupied east Jerusalem during a "violent disturbance" on the third night of Ramadan. The boy, Rami Al Halhouli, was seen holding a lit firework before being shot, and the incident has sparked controversy. The Israeli police claim the boy endangered the forces by firing aerial fireworks, while Palestinians in the area allegedly aimed Molotov cocktails and fireworks at police forces. The boy was pronounced dead at the hospital, and the shooting has reignited tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
A journalist with the Turkish Anadolu Agency was beaten by Israeli Border Police officers in east Jerusalem, prompting condemnation from the Israel Press Council. In a video of the incident, the officers can be seen pushing the journalist before one of them throws him to the ground and repeatedly kicks him in the head. The police claimed that the journalist was interfering with their operations, but journalists present at the scene disputed this. The two officers involved have been suspended pending an investigation. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expressed support for the officer and referred to the journalist as a "Hamas-supporter," drawing further criticism.
Israeli Border Police officers were caught on camera violently attacking Arab photojournalist Mustafa Al-Haruf in East Jerusalem's Wadi Joz neighborhood during Friday prayers. Two officers involved have been suspended, and an investigation into the incident is underway.
The Israeli government has approved a five-year, $850 million plan to further develop East Jerusalem, including investment in infrastructure, education, employment, welfare, and the environment. The plan also includes the approval of 2,000 new housing units for Palestinian residents. However, a program enabling Palestinians to study in Israeli pre-college preparatory programs was dropped due to opposition from the finance minister. Critics argue that the previous plan favored settler organizations and aimed to "Israelize" the Palestinian population.
Two residents of East Jerusalem were shot and severely wounded by police in separate incidents. In one incident, a vehicle accelerated towards Border Police officers, prompting them to fire live rounds at the vehicle, injuring a passenger. In another incident, a 15-year-old suspect was shot while attempting to throw a firebomb at Border Police officers. A third incident involved a criminal shooting in East Jerusalem's Abu Tor neighborhood, resulting in a resident of the Old City being severely wounded. Police are investigating all three incidents.
The Shin Bet is investigating the origins of a rocket discovered in an open area in east Jerusalem during the Jerusalem Day Flag Parade. A Palestinian suspect has been apprehended and confessed that he intended to set off the rocket out of curiosity and a desire for routine. The rocket was found without any explosives and authorities are examining whether there was an intention to fire it or not. Investigations are still ongoing to determine the full extent of his intentions.
Two Israeli men were shot and wounded in a suspected terror attack in East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. The victims were in a car when they came under fire. The weapon apparently used in the attack, a makeshift “Carlo” submachine gun, was found by officers nearby. The neighborhood has become one of Jerusalem’s tensest in recent years due to Jewish nationalists seeking to evict Palestinian residents. Tensions between Israel and the Palestinians have been high for the past year, with the Israeli military conducting near-nightly raids in the West Bank amid a series of deadly Palestinian terror attacks.