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Thousands gather for Jerusalem Day Flag March
The traditional Flag March is taking place in Jerusalem to mark the 59th anniversary of the city’s reunification.
The traditional Flag March is taking place in Jerusalem to mark the 59th anniversary of the city’s reunification.

The parade, a long cherished part of the day’s celebration, was regarded with fear and loathing by the Left right through 2023. Now they are seen as teaching self-respect. Opinion.

The annual parade and celebration of the reunification of Jerusalem begins at the Great Synagogue and passes through the Old City on the way to the Western Wall. Police: 20,000 marchers have arrived.

Despite Hamas threats, Israeli Prime Minister vows that annual Jerusalem Day 'Flag Parade' will go ahead as planned.

After legal battle, organizers and police agree on outline how various events will take place. Attendance at all events is pre-registered.

Tens of thousands take part in Rikudgalim 'flag dance' marking 52nd anniversary of unification of Israeli capital city.


Left-wing NGOs want traditional Rikudegalim not to pass through Muslim area due to Ramadan. Petition last year was rejected.

Minister Uri Ariel calls for police to reconsider ban on Jews marching along the traditional route for the Rikudegalim flag ceremony.
