Flag March

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

'The message of the celebrations - the land of Israel is ours'

MK Simcha Rothman speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News during the Flag March about the significance of Jerusalem Day for the Israeli public.

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Thousands dance at the Western Wall

Thousands march from central Jerusalem, through the gates of the Old City, to the Western Wall to celebrate the reunification of Jerusalem.

Hamas calls on Arabs to fight Jerusalem Day Flag March

Hamas official accuses Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of encouraging the Temple Mount organizations to 'invade' the al-Aqsa Mosque and to 'desecrate it.'

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva:

'Will the government collapse? It depends on Netanyahu'

National Security Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News from the Flag March in Jerusalem, comments on possible hostage release deal and on the message he wishes to convey to Hamas.

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Minister Smotrich drumming during Flag March in Jerusalem

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich takes part in the Flag Dance, dances with participants and even joins one of the bands that performed at the event.

Five arrested:

Clashes at Damascus Gate before Flag March

Young Jews clashed with activists from the left-wing movements 'Standing Together' and the Humanitarian Guard and journalists who came to cover the march. Five were arrested for investigation.

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Thousands gather for Jerusalem Day Flag March

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.

PA livid at Minister Ben Gvir

Council of Endowments and Holy Places for Islam in Jerusalem calls on the King of Jordan and the international community to pressure Israel to avoid changing the status quo on the Temple Mount.

Arab indicted over failed rocket launch on Flag March

Military Advocate General files indictment against Palestinian Arab who tried to launch rocket at the Flag March in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

The modern day blood libel

The press said that there was racism, violence, and hate at the flag march. Lies can kill, but lies do not have legs to stand on. Op-ed.

Ben Gvir at Flag March:

'Despite the threats, we are not caving'

MK Nissim Vaturi: There is no need to fear anyone, this is our land, including Jerusalem.

Texts with fake bomb threats sent to Flag March participants

Police investigating after text messages claiming to be from the police send fake warnings of explosives at Jerusalem Day celebrations.

Police on heightened alert:

Tens of thousands to take part in Jerusalem Day Flag March

3,200 police officers, Border Police personnel, volunteers, and special forces spread out across Jerusalem to keep the peace.

Netanyahu on Jerusalem Day:

'We have changed the equation'

Netanyahu at state ceremony for Jerusalem Day: Despite the threats, I directed that the flag march be held along its customary route.

Tens of thousands celebrate Jerusalem Day in the capital

Celebrants dance in front of Jerusalem's Great Synagogue ahead of annual Flag March to the Western Wall.

Watch: Jerusalem Day celebration at Western Wall

Thousands march from Great Synagogue to the Western Wall to celebrate anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification.

Regev: Jerusalem Day march route must remain unchanged

'The message we sent during Operation Shield and Arrow to all terrorists is this: Don’t mess with us,' Transportation Min. Regev says.

Police:

Iran, terrorists lying about Flag March going to Temple Mount

Police Commissioner warns Iran and its terrorist proxies spreading lies in order to incite violence against Jews on Jerusalem Day.

US on Flag March:

'We are urging all parties to maintain calm'

State Department deputy spokesperson calls for calm ahead of planned Jerusalem Day Flag March.

MDA prepares to offer medical care during Jerusalem Day

Magen David Adom prepares for possible medical emergencies as thousands expected at annual Flag March.

Hamas threatens Flag March again

Terror group calls on Muslims to come to Al Aqsa Mosque en masse to counter Jerusalem Day celebrations.

IDF estimates:

Gaza operation lowered chance of Jerusalem Day conflict

'Flag March' to take place as planned, IDF estimates Hamas will maintain restraint.

Israel warns Hamas not to disrupt Jerusalem Day Flag March

Flag March to go ahead following Hamas threats, but route will not include the Arab Quarter.

Hamas threatens Jerusalem Day Flag March

Terror group vows to stop 'Judiazation of the Al Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem.'

'Route of Jerusalem Day Flag March won't be changed'

Government ministers demand no changes be made to route of Flag March on Jerusalem Day.

Bennett:

We could have retreated from sovereignty but strengthened it

PM Bennett speaks with Public Security Minister, security officials to thank them for largely peaceful Jerusalem Day celebrations.

Hamas will react to Flag March 'at the right time'

A senior Middle East analyst voices anger with the provocations of the 'far-right' but says Arabs are the only ones to blame here.

Joint List MK:

'Israeli flag in East Jerusalem is a symbol of occupation'

MK Osama Saadi says Flag March on Jerusalem Day is a failure of the "occupation."

Gantz calls to declare La Familia, Levaha terrorist orgs

Defense Minister, Foreign Minister Lapid condemn right-wing organizations over chants heard during Jerusalem Day Flag March.

Bennett:

'We broke records in the Flag March'

PM on Flag March in Jerusalem: It is moving and joyful to see all the people of Israel celebrating together.

Minister Nitzan Horowitz:

'The Flag March is a provocation'

Health Minister blasts route of Flag March which was approved by the Minister of Public Security.

Bennett: Era of Iranian immunity is over

PM hints at Israel's involvement in assassination of IRGC officer during Cabinet meeting, says waving of Israeli flag 'goes without saying.'

Safed Chief Rabbi: Coming to Jerusalem today is a commandment

Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says Jews must participate in Flag March to prove Arab threats don't work.

Ahead of Flag March:

Iron Dome batteries deployed throughout Israel

Israel increases aerial defense ahead of possible rocket fire from Gaza, southern Lebanon.

Bamidbar: The lion of Judah, the flag of Jerusalem

Each tribe had a flag that marked the direction of travel. A flag signifies something to stand up for, something to believe in.

US Embassy forbids employees to enter Old City during Flag March

US government employees and their families forbidden from entering the Old City of Jerusalem until Monday.

Jerusalem Day:

Fear Temple Mount clashes could spark Hamas rocket attacks

Security officials fear false incitement over threat by Flag March to the Temple Mount could lead to violence, rockets fired from Gaza.

Hezbollah leader threatens Israel over Jerusalem Day march

Hassan Nasrallah warns Jerusalem Day Flag March could ignite the entire Middle East, provoke every Muslim nation.

Police reinforce Jerusalem ahead of Flag March

3,000 policemen to secure Jerusalem Day Flag march as thousands more deployed throughout the country to prevent violence.

Bennett provoking Hamas? Haniyeh threatens new war

Hamas says it will not allow Jews to impinge on the Al Aqsa mosque and Arabs' rights to Jerusalem, while threatening another armed conflict.

'The Israeli flag should be proudly flown everywhere'

Meretz ministers protest approval of Jerusalem Day Flag March in its usual route.

Joint List: Cancel the Flag March

MKs Touma-Sliman and Odeh say Flag March in Jerusalem is "an excuse by the far-right to set fire to the area".

Minister Barlev approves Flag March route

Following Public Security Minister's decision, Jerusalem Day Flag March will be held in its usual route through the Damascus Gate.

Police waiting on political echelon to approve Flag March

MK Bezalel Smotrich calls on Public Security Minister Omer Barlev to approve the annual Jerusalem Day Flag March in its usual route.

Yair Lapid: Ben Gvir is a provocateur, not a nationalist

"Going ahead with the Flag March is dangerous and irresponsible," says Foreign Minister.

Hamas rejoices at order barring Ben Gvir from Damascus Gate

Terrorist organization takes credit for Prime Minister's order, citing "our threats."

Police cancel Old City parade after closing Temple Mt. to Jews

Organizers refused an offer for an alternate route for the annual event, citing safety risks to participants.

Flag March

Hundreds of marchers attempt to bypass police blockades

"Ben Gvir won't reach Damascus Gate," insist police. Ben Gvir responds: "Shameful decision but I will comply."

Flag March

Ben Gvir defiant: 'I won't take orders from Bennett'

PM Bennett forbade Religious Zionist MK from approaching Damascus Gate. Ben Gvir responds: "Bennett is dividing Jerusalem."

Flag March:

Footage shows police officer punching marcher

March diverted to Jaffa Gate by police but violent confrontations still resulted. Watch:

Ben Gvir in Jerusalem

'I'm going to Damascus Gate'

Just minutes away from the Old City walls, MK Ben Gvir insists his parliamentary immunity grants him complete freedom of movement.

PM Bennett won't allow MK to participate in Old City march

PM Bennett bans MK Itamar Ben Gvir from reaching Damascus Gate, participating in scheduled march.

Hundreds in Ramla and Lod: We wave the Israeli flag with pride

Hundreds take part in flag march in the mixed cities of Ramla and Lod.

Five takeaways from the Jerusalem Flag March

The successful efforts to allow the Flag March to take place is a lesson to all that our opinions do matter. Op-ed.

Jordan condemns Jerusalem flag parade

Jordanian Foreign Ministry calls on Israel to "stop the attacks and provocations and respect the status quo."

MK Odeh: Palestinian flag will fly on Old City walls

Joint List chairman protests Flag March, vows Jerusalem will be capital of Palestine and Israel will withdraw.

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Egypt urging Hamas not to attack Israel during J'lem Flag March

'Bennett will respond with force.' Sources claim Egypt is pressing Hamas not to escalate tensions with Israel during Flag March.

Jerusalem Flag March begins with thousands of marchers

Police estimate 5,000 participate in march celebrating reunification of Jerusalem.

Israeli security forces gear up for Jerusalem Flag March

IDF and Israel Police prepare for Arab rioting and possible Hamas terror attacks during Jerusalem Flag March marking city's unification.

Flag March held with no rocket attacks

17 Arab protesters arrested at Flag March. Lapid condemns video showing some marchers chanting 'death to Arabs.'