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Ben-Gvir Flags Temple Mount, 13 Arrested Amid Old City Clashes

5/17/2026

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir displayed an Israeli flag on the Temple Mount, saying the site “is in our hands” before the Flag March.
Police arrested 13 people after clashes during the march through Jerusalem’s Old City on May 14, 2026.
Volunteers protected Arab residents while demonstrators threw chairs and water bottles at them and at Rabbis for Human Rights, despite police spokesperson Daniel Eldunne’s claim the day emphasized heritage.

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir displayed an Israeli flag on the Temple Mount, saying the site “is in our hands” before the Flag March.
Police arrested 13 people after clashes during the march through Jerusalem’s Old City on May 14, 2026.
Volunteers protected Arab residents while demonstrators threw chairs and water bottles at them and at Rabbis for Human Rights, despite police spokesperson Daniel Eldunne’s claim the day emphasized heritage.