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Jerusalem Old City March Celebrates Diversity, Condemns Violence

5/20/2026

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Activists marched through Jerusalem’s Old City to Jaffa Gate on May 18, 2026.
Achinoam Nini (2009 Eurovision entrant) performed “There Must Be Another Way” while Sheikh Younes Amasha called for Syrian minorities.
The march featured signs in Hebrew, Arabic and English, prayers led by a rabbi, priest and Muslim activist, and a statement from Avi Dabush (Democratic candidate) that it should celebrate Jerusalem diversity and condemn violence and racism.

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Story summary

Activists marched through Jerusalem’s Old City to Jaffa Gate on May 18, 2026.
Achinoam Nini (2009 Eurovision entrant) performed “There Must Be Another Way” while Sheikh Younes Amasha called for Syrian minorities.
The march featured signs in Hebrew, Arabic and English, prayers led by a rabbi, priest and Muslim activist, and a statement from Avi Dabush (Democratic candidate) that it should celebrate Jerusalem diversity and condemn violence and racism.