Israel marks 59th Jerusalem Day with Old City flag march, nationwide celebrations
This year, the holiday fell on May 14, which is also the anniversary of the Israeli Declaration of Independence.
Assessment
The convergence of Jerusalem Day with the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence adds symbolic weight to this year's observances. The flag march through the Old City remains a flashpoint, drawing both national celebration and international scrutiny. How the day's events unfold will signal the current temperature of Israeli national unity and tensions in the capital.