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Ben-Gvir's Jerusalem Day Flag Raising Sparks Old City Barricades

5/15/2026

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir raised an Israeli flag on the Temple Mount during the Jerusalem Day march, violating the status-quo.
Palestinian residents barricaded homes and shut most shops in Jerusalem’s Old City as the march passed.
Around 400 Standing Together volunteers wore purple vests to shield Palestinians and businesses during the march.
Co-director Rula Daoud said police did not intervene against chanting crowds while journalists were blocked.

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir raised an Israeli flag on the Temple Mount during the Jerusalem Day march, violating the status-quo.
Palestinian residents barricaded homes and shut most shops in Jerusalem’s Old City as the march passed.
Around 400 Standing Together volunteers wore purple vests to shield Palestinians and businesses during the march.
Co-director Rula Daoud said police did not intervene against chanting crowds while journalists were blocked.