Flag March

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.

Israelis take part in the annual Jerusalem Day flag march in the capital, May 14, 2026
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir waves the Israeli flag as he tours the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City, May 14, 2026

Ben-Gvir declares ownership of Temple Mount as activists clash in Jerusalem ahead of flag march

 Young Jewish men holding Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day celebrations, May 29, 2022.

Gilad Kariv warns of potential violence during Jerusalem Day flag march

 Itamar Ben-Gvir seen during Jerusalem Day celebrations outside the Jerusalem Great Synagogue, June 5, 2024

'Jerusalem is ours, Temple Mount is ours,' Ben-Gvir declares amid flag day march violence


Palestinian terrorist groups warn against upcoming Jerusalem Flag March

The right-wing march last week received police permission to pass through the Muslim quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Palestinians clashed with Israeli forces in Jerusalem, as Jewish groups conducted a flag march through the Old City

Palestinians warn against Jerusalem Day Flag March through Damascus Gate

Last year, rockets were fired towards Jerusalem during the march, despite the route being changed to Jaffa Gate.

Itamar Ben-Gvir waves a flag at the Jerusalem Flag March on June 15

As Temple Mount riots continue, Hamas warns against Jews entering site

Right-wing activists also attacked an Arab restaurant owner in the Old City on Wednesday evening.

 THE MUGHRABI Bridge that leads to the Temple Mount compound with the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock seen in the background in Jerusalem’s Old City.

On the sidelines of the march, spectators take sides

A flag march in the Old City turned into half a political rally for MK Itamar Ben Gvir.

Hundreds march to the Old City with Israeli flags.

Bennett defends decision to stop Ben-Gvir flag march

PM Bennett said that he will not endanger IDF and police for the sake of Ben Gvir's and Smotrich's political provocation.

Otzma Yehudit leader MK Itamar Ben-Gvir rallies outside Damascus Gate, Old City, Jerusalem, June 10, 2021.

Police deny right-wing activist's request to hold 'flag march' in Jerusalem

The groups stressed that they intend to march in any case on Wednesday at 5 p.m., telling police 'you've forgotten your role. We'll march, you secure [it].'

PARTICIPANTS DANCE outside Damascus Gate during the flag march in Jerusalem on Tuesday.

The dangerous game of the Jerusalem flag march - opinion

Controversial rituals like the flag march serve as tools in the domestic political game, and Decision-makers need to choose to ban them and risk being seen as week or permit them and risk violence.

YOUTHS WAVE Israeli flags during the Jerusalem Day march around the Old City walls on Monday.

Israel's new gov't needs to embrace the Osirak spirit against Gaza

If the terrorist leadership in Gaza can dictate who, when, where and how Israelis can behave in their own capital, does anyone think they will limit themselves to protesting parades?

WAVING THE flag on Jerusalem Day eve, May 9.

Messages from Flag March participants: ‘Jerusalem is ours’

Participants could be seen dancing in the streets, singing and proudly waving Israeli flags for hours as they walked the designated path and security officials stood guard.

Palestinians clashed with Israeli forces in Jerusalem, as Jewish groups conducted a flag march through the Old City

17 Palestinians arrested in clashes amid Jerusalem flag march

At least 33 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli security forces.

Palestinians clashed with Israeli forces in Jerusalem, as Jewish groups conducted a flag march through the Old City