What is Jerusalem Day and the March of Flags?

What is Jerusalem Day and the March of Flags? Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 15:19 The event has become a focus for settlers and ultra-nationalist Israelis in the Old City, with increasing attacks on Palestinians An Israeli right-wing activist wears the flag of the city of Jerusalem outside the Damascus Gate during Jerusalem Day on 26 May 2025 (AFP) Off This week, Israelis will commemorate Jerusalem Day, a national holiday marking the occupation of East Jerusalem by Israeli forces after the 1967 war. The festival begins at sunset on Thursday, 14 May and ends at nightfall on 15 May.