Far-right Israelis confront Palestinians, other Israelis in chaotic Jerusalem march, witnesses say
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/30725238
By Alexander Cornwell
May 26, 20253:26 PM EDTSummary
- Annual 'Flag March' draws tens of thousands of far-right #Israelis, mainly settlers, to #Jerusalem
- Youthful marchers seen harassing, assaulting some #Palestinian residents, other Israelis and journalists, witnesses say
- Violence follows Israeli far-right security minister's visit to Al-Aqsa mosque compound in East Jerusalem
- Rally marks #Israel's capture of East Jerusalem in 1967 #MiddleEast war
@pete_link This confrontation is fully state backed. It's an attack by the state of Israel on Palestinian population.
Of course just like they are arming illegal settlers in the west bank and protect them from repercussions