This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-57402137

The article has changed 6 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Jerusalem march through Muslim Quarter to go ahead Jerusalem march through Muslim Quarter to go ahead
(about 11 hours later)
The march The march celebrates Israel's capture of East Jerusalem in 1967
The outgoing Israeli government has given the go-ahead for a march by religious nationalists which was cancelled by organisers over fears it could trigger a new round of conflict.The outgoing Israeli government has given the go-ahead for a march by religious nationalists which was cancelled by organisers over fears it could trigger a new round of conflict.
The flag march through the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem was originally due to take place on Thursday, but police rejected the original route.The flag march through the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem was originally due to take place on Thursday, but police rejected the original route.
The march will now happen next Tuesday.The march will now happen next Tuesday.
Hamas, the Islamist movement that controls Gaza, had threatened further escalation if the march took place.Hamas, the Islamist movement that controls Gaza, had threatened further escalation if the march took place.
At least 242 people were killed in Gaza and 13 people were killed in Israel during 11 days of fierce fighting last month.At least 242 people were killed in Gaza and 13 people were killed in Israel during 11 days of fierce fighting last month.
The Israel-Palestinian conflict explainedThe Israel-Palestinian conflict explained
A conflict on pause as both sides claim victoryA conflict on pause as both sides claim victory
The cabinet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued the decision after a meeting on Tuesday.The cabinet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued the decision after a meeting on Tuesday.
The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, is due to vote on a new government on Sunday. Mr Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, faces the end of his term in office if the new coalition is approved.The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, is due to vote on a new government on Sunday. Mr Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, faces the end of his term in office if the new coalition is approved.
It would then fall to the incoming government, led by ultra-nationalist Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid, to make the final decision on whether the flag march should take place two days later.It would then fall to the incoming government, led by ultra-nationalist Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid, to make the final decision on whether the flag march should take place two days later.
The Jerusalem Day event normally takes place on 10 May and marks Israel's capture of East Jerusalem - home to the Old City and its holy sites - in the 1967 Middle East War. Hundreds of flag-waving Israeli youths usually make their way through the Muslim Quarter via Damascus Gate, chanting and singing patriotic songs.The Jerusalem Day event normally takes place on 10 May and marks Israel's capture of East Jerusalem - home to the Old City and its holy sites - in the 1967 Middle East War. Hundreds of flag-waving Israeli youths usually make their way through the Muslim Quarter via Damascus Gate, chanting and singing patriotic songs.
It is regarded by many Palestinians as a deliberate provocation. This year's march would also have taken place in the final days of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, as well as during the recent conflict between Israel and Gaza.It is regarded by many Palestinians as a deliberate provocation. This year's march would also have taken place in the final days of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, as well as during the recent conflict between Israel and Gaza.