Opponents of Jerusalem Day see it as a nationalistic provocation, while supporters consider it an expression of Israel’s sovereignty over a united Jerusalem

The United States and United Nations on Friday condemned anti-Arab slogans chanted during an annual march in Jerusalem, which drew tens of thousands of Israeli nationalists the day prior.

Marking 56 years since the unification of the holy city, this year’s Jerusalem Day saw observers march through the Old City’s Muslim Quarter, which opponents saw as a provocation while supporters considered it an expression of Israel’s sovereignty over a united Jerusalem.

The heavily-policed, flag-waving procession saw some groups of Jewish youths confronting and assaulting Palestinians, chanting "Death to Arabs" and waving racist banners. Before the march began, many Palestinian shopkeepers shuttered their businesses along the route, fearing abuse.... Read More: i24