Israeli march in East Jerusalem sparks clashes

Thousands of Israelis have marched through East Jerusalem's Muslim quarter to mark what's known to the Jews as 'Jerusalem Day', sparking clashes.

Israeli activists protest against racism and the 'flag march' marking the anniversary of the capture of Arab east Jerusalem in the 1967 Six Day War. Source: Getty Images

Violence has broken out between Israelis and Palestinians during demonstrations in occupied East Jerusalem.

Thousands of Israelis were marching through the Old City's Muslim quarter to mark what's known to the Jews as 'Jerusalem Day'.

It commemorates Israel's capture of the Arab eastern part of the city in the Six Day War of 1967, and often experiences unrest.

Emma Hannigan reports.

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