JUNE IN JERUSALEM: A PHOTO ESSAY
Every year, right-wing Israeli nationalists partake in a celebratory "flag march" through Jerusalem's old city. On June 16th, 2021, Palestinians attempted to prevent the march from taking place. Here's what it looked like.
A young boy drapes the Palestinian flag around his back as clashes erupt between Palestinians and IDF soldiers in the Salah Edin neighborhood of East Jerusalem.
Israelis participate in the annual right-wing "flag march" through Jerusalem's old city.
An IDF soldier from the Magav unit (border police) on duty outside of Jerusalem's old city.
In the Salah Edin neighborhood of East Jerusalem, Palestinian teenagers hide from IDF fire behind a car while a grandma throws a peace sign to the camera.
A Palestinian teenager hurls a stone at Israeli border police in the Salah-Edin neighborhood of East Jerusalem.
An IDF soldier trains his gun on an unaware target.
A dumpster burns on Jerusalem's Azahra Street after catching fire during clashes between Palestinians and the IDF.
An IDF soldier from the Magav unit (border police) on duty outside of Jerusalem's old city.
Two Palestinian kids strike a pose in front of the IDF soldiers that patrol their neighborhood.