‘Death to Arabs’ chanted at Jerusalem march after Ben-Gvir displays Israeli flag on Temple Mount
JERUSALEM — Far-right activists chanted “death to Arabs” and engaged in violent clashes ahead of the annual “Dance of the Flags” march through the Old City that commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem during the 1967…
Assessment
The chants and violence during the Jerusalem march highlight the escalating tension between far-right activism and the fragile status quo on the Temple Mount. Ben-Gvir's flag display, a deliberate provocation, sets the stage for potential broader conflict. The police characterization of the clashes as isolated will be tested against the pattern of recurring violence during this annual event.