Violence breaks out in Jerusalem Flag March parade

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On June 5, 2024, people who love Israel will march with flags to remember when they took over Jerusalem in 1967. There were tens of thousands of Jewish Israelis who marched through Palestinian areas. Some of them were patriotic. This made things more tense. The people who took part chanted violent extreme chants, which led to arrests and fights with police. A number of people went after reporters, which led the U.S. State Department to criticize them. After the recent war in Gaza, this year's event was especially tense, with Israeli leaders stressing strength and resolve.The head of Hamas spoke out against the actions of Israeli settlers and promised that the group would continue to fight them. It became known during the march that there were problems and disagreements between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem. It also brought attention to the ongoing debate about whether or not the city should be the capital.

Summary News: Violence in Jerusalem parade

On June 5, 2024, thousands of Jewish Israelis marched in Jerusalem to remember their 1967 takeover. The event, which included extreme chants and arrests, highlighted the ongoing debate between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem. The U.S. State Department criticized the march, while Israeli leaders emphasized their strength and resolve. The march also highlighted the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem and the ongoing debate about whether the city should be the capital.

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