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Jerusalem March Sparks Clashes Amid Rising Tensions

5/28/2025

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On May 26, 2025, tensions flared in Jerusalem as right-wing Israelis marched to commemorate the 1967 capture of East Jerusalem. The rally, led by Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, erupted in chants of "death to Arabs," igniting clashes with Palestinians. Türkiye condemned Ben-Gvir's visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, deeming it a grave violation of Palestinian rights amid escalating violence in Gaza.

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On May 26, 2025, tensions flared in Jerusalem as right-wing Israelis marched to commemorate the 1967 capture of East Jerusalem. The rally, led by Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, erupted in chants of "death to Arabs," igniting clashes with Palestinians. Türkiye condemned Ben-Gvir's visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, deeming it a grave violation of Palestinian rights amid escalating violence in Gaza.