Netanyahu Vows to Keep Jerusalem 'United' under Israeli Control

jerusalem - Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pledges to maintain Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem indefinitely, sparking tensions with Palestinians on Jerusalem Day.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Jerusalem Pledge

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared on Monday that Jerusalem will remain united and under Israeli sovereignty 'forever,' during a speech marking Jerusalem Day.

Background: Jerusalem Annexation

In 1980, Israel annexed East Jerusalem, a move not internationally recognized, as Palestinians aspire to establish it as the capital of a future independent state.

Nationalist March Sparks Violence

A nationalist march in the city led to clashes as Israeli extremists chanted anti-Arab slogans, triggering condemnations from opposition leaders and accusations of hate and racism.

Violence erupted in the old city as right-wing activists entered the Muslim quarter, leading to police intervention and arrests of aggressive demonstrators.

Escalating Tensions in Jerusalem

The incident further fuels tensions in Jerusalem, with confrontations between Israeli nationalists and Palestinians in the city, raising concerns over the future stability of the region.