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Jerusalem Day Tensions Rise Amid Protests and Clashes

5/28/2025

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On Jerusalem Day, young Israeli Jews paraded through Muslim neighborhoods, their chants igniting tensions. With police on high alert, the atmosphere grew charged, reminiscent of past violence. Prime Minister Netanyahu declared Jerusalem as Israel's capital, while protesters clashed with a UN compound, pushing for its transformation into an Israeli settlement amid rising conflict and criticism of UNRWA.

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On Jerusalem Day, young Israeli Jews paraded through Muslim neighborhoods, their chants igniting tensions. With police on high alert, the atmosphere grew charged, reminiscent of past violence. Prime Minister Netanyahu declared Jerusalem as Israel's capital, while protesters clashed with a UN compound, pushing for its transformation into an Israeli settlement amid rising conflict and criticism of UNRWA.