
Israel/Palestine: Scuffles break out at Damascus Gate, at least two arrested
Arrests were made and scuffles broke out at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on Sunday, as hundreds of pro-Israeli supporters gathered to celebrate 'Jerusalem Day.' Dozens of pro-Palestinian supporters opposed the rally including small children. Reports indicate at least two Palestinians were arrested by Israeli police.
Jerusalem Day, which has often been fraught with violence, celebrates the establishment of Israel's control of Jerusalem's Old City in the aftermath of the June 1967 Six-Day War. Israeli control of East Jerusalem is rejected under international law, with United Nations Security Council Resolution 478 condemning the 'annexation' as illegal in 1980.

Arrests were made and scuffles broke out at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on Sunday, as hundreds of pro-Israeli supporters gathered to celebrate 'Jerusalem Day.' Dozens of pro-Palestinian supporters opposed the rally including small children. Reports indicate at least two Palestinians were arrested by Israeli police.
Jerusalem Day, which has often been fraught with violence, celebrates the establishment of Israel's control of Jerusalem's Old City in the aftermath of the June 1967 Six-Day War. Israeli control of East Jerusalem is rejected under international law, with United Nations Security Council Resolution 478 condemning the 'annexation' as illegal in 1980.