Police, organizers agree to alter Jerusalem Day march in Old City due to Ramadan

Ir Amim’s Betty Herschman said that the Flag March through the Old City is always problematic, but especially this year due to Ramadan. She said she doesn’t believe that the schedule changes made by police will make a difference and that the possible confluence of the nationalist flag march and Ramadan eve only intensifies the potential for violence. She said that while the parade “already includes a great violation of Palestinian freedom of movement and right to protection, now there is also a violation of their religious freedom and their right to prepare for their major holiday.”

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