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Israeli Nationalists Chant ‘Death to Arabs' at Jerusalem Day March’

May 15, 2026

Summary

Israeli nationalists chanted 'death to Arabs' and called for Palestinian villages to 'burn' during the Jerusalem Day flag march through the Old City's Muslim quarter. Ben Gvir also flew an Israeli flag on the Temple Mount during the 59th annual celebration.

How coverage differs

  • Left: Far-right Israeli marchers assert control with violent anti-Arab chants Left-leaning outlets highlight the violent, racist chants of 'death to Arabs' and calls to 'burn' Palestinian villages by Israeli nationalists during the Jerusalem Day march. They emphasize the provocative actions in the Old City's Muslim quarter and the participation of Itamar Ben Gvir.
  • Center: Jerusalem Day flag march where Israeli nationalists chanted ‘death to Arabs' Center outlets report on the Jerusalem Day flag march, noting the chants of 'death to Arabs' by Israeli nationalists and the presence of Itamar Ben Gvir, who flew an Israeli flag on the Temple Mount. They present the events factually, including the controversial elements without editorializing.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Israeli nationalists chant ‘death to Arabs’ in violent Jerusalem Day march

Center

  • Chants of ‘death to Arabs’ at Jerusalem Day march as Ben Gvir flies Israeli flag on Temple Mount - The Times of Israel

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