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"Israeli Parade Through Jerusalem's Old City Sparks Humiliation and Violence for Occupied Palestinians"

Dublin – In a show of defiance, thousands of Israeli nationalists paraded through Jerusalem’s Old City in an annual celebratory day that turned into a day of humiliation for Palestinians living under occupation. The marchers, mostly male Orthodox teens and young men, were celebrating Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem in 1967. This event has been a source of tension between Israelis and Palestinians for decades.

The parade was met with resistance from Palestinians who staged a protest against the Israeli parade. The protest turned violent as Israeli security forces clashed with Palestinian protestors. Several Palestinians were wounded and one was killed in the clashes. The Israeli police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and stun grenades to disperse the protestors. The violence has raised concerns about the escalation of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

The Israeli government has defended the parade, saying it is a celebration of Israeli sovereignty over East Jerusalem. Palestinians, however, see it as a provocation and a reminder of their dispossession and displacement. East Jerusalem is considered by Palestinians as the capital of their future state, and the Israeli occupation of the city is considered illegal under international law.

The parade has been a contentious issue for years, with Palestinians calling for its cancellation. The parade was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it resumed this year despite the ongoing pandemic and the recent escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza.

The international community has condemned the violence and called for an end to the conflict. The United Nations has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the resumption of peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians. The European Union has also called for an end to the violence and the protection of civilians on both sides.

The violence in Jerusalem has spilled over into other parts of Israel and the occupied territories. There have been reports of clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Gaza, killing several Palestinians, including children. The Palestinian militant group Hamas has responded by firing rockets into Israel, resulting in several Israeli casualties.

The situation in Israel and the occupied territories is volatile and unpredictable. The ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has deep historical and political roots, and there are no easy solutions. The international community must continue to support efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict and to protect the rights of civilians on both sides.

In conclusion, the Israeli parade through Jerusalem’s Old City has once again highlighted the deep divisions between Israelis and Palestinians. The violence and the ongoing conflict between the two sides are a reminder of the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The international community must work together to find a way to end the violence and to ensure the protection of civilians on both sides.

Martin Reid

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