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Gay rights: Jerusalem celebrates 20 years of pride marches [PHOTOS]

IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESImage caption, Israel has emerged as a major LGBT-friendly location in recent years, in sharp contrast to many neighbouring countries where gay people face persecution. IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESImage caption, But in Jerusalem, a holy city for Muslim, Christians and Jews, the LGBT community faces a tougher time gaining …

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Jerusalem tensions high ahead of Israeli youth Flag March

Thousands of Israeli Jews are due to hold a march through Muslim areas in Jerusalem’s Old City amid Palestinian warnings it could trigger violence. The annual event comes at a time of particularly high tensions following months of deadly incidents. The Flag March takes place on Israel’s Jerusalem Day, celebrating …

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Dozens hurt in Jerusalem mosque clashes

At least 163 Palestinians and six Israeli police officers have been hurt in clashes in Jerusalem, Palestinian medics and Israeli police say. Most were injured at the Al-Aqsa mosque, where Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades as Palestinians threw stones and bottles. Tensions have been rising over the …

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