Violence accompanies Jerusalem Day marches as Palestinian residents barricade themselves

Violence erupted during Jerusalem Day marches, forcing many Palestinian residents of the Old City to barricade themselves inside their homes. The annual Israeli commemoration, which celebrates the capture of East Jerusalem in the 1967 Six-Day War, has historically been a flashpoint for tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. The event typically draws thousands of Israeli participants who march through Jerusalem's Old City, including areas with significant Palestinian populations, often leading to confrontations and security concerns for local residents.