The annual march, part of Jerusalem Day, a national holiday, regularly inflames Israeli-Palestinian tensions. This year those tensions were even higher because of the war in Gaza.
On Wednesday, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir both called for Israel to escalate in Gaza and to invade southern Lebanon, The Times of Israel reported. The two ministers made the remarks in speeches during the provocative flag march in the Old City…
Israel s prime minister faced growing pressure Saturday after U.S. President Joe Biden announced a proposed agreement to end the fighting in Gaza, with many Israelis urging Benjamin Netanyahu to embrace the deal but far-right allies threatening to collapse his government if he does.
Israel’s prime minister faces growing pressure after U.S. President Joe Biden described a proposed agreement to end the fighting in Gaza. Many Israelis are urging Benjamin Netanyahu to embrace the