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Jerusalem Day marks the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967—but it's a day filled with both pride and pain. For many Jews, it celebrates a return to sacred sites after 19 years of exile. For many Palestinians, it represents displacement and occupation.

The iconic image of Israeli paratroopers at the Kotel captures the emotional power of that moment. But Jerusalem’s story is layered—its streets hold both memory and tension.

Today, we celebrate Jerusalem Day, an Israeli national holiday marking the reunification of Jerusalem and the establishment of Israeli control over the Old City following the June 1967 Six-Day War. This year, 2024, we come together to honour this significant moment in our history, reflecting on its profound impact on our nation and our people.

Jerusalem Day is a time for state ceremonies and memorial services, allowing us to remember and pay tribute to those who fought for the city's reunification. It is a day of pride and reflection, as we acknowledge the resilience, determination, and courage that led to this pivotal event.

The reunification of Jerusalem is not just a historical milestone; it symbolizes the enduring connection of the Jewish people to this ancient and holy city. As we walk through the streets of Jerusalem today, we are reminded of its rich history, cultural heritage, and the diverse communities that call it home.

In 2024, we continue to strive for a Jerusalem that is inclusive and united, where people of all backgrounds can coexist peacefully. The city's vibrant tapestry of cultures and faiths stands as a testament to its unique and enduring legacy.

As we commemorate Jerusalem Day, let us also look to the future with hope and optimism, working towards a city that embodies the values of unity, peace, and mutual respect. May Jerusalem continue to be a beacon of light and a source of inspiration for generations to come.

From my friend Kay Wilson who lives in Israel: 

A few things about the riots on the Gaza border and the move of the USA embassy to Jerusalem.

1) There are no Jews in Gaza. There haven't been for nearly 13 years.

2) According to Forbes, Hamas has an approximate ANNUAL turnover of about $1billion - that is enough to build a bloody paradise in Gaza.

3) Hamas executes and/or tortures gays, Christians, muslim apostates, collaborators, those suspected of collaboration, and anyone who seeks any normalization with Israelis.

Here's why.

In the Hamas charter it says,

a) Israel will exist and will continue to exist until Islam will obliterate it, just as it obliterated others before it. b) The land of "Palestine" (i.e. the area allotted to the Jews by the UN in 1947 and now the Modern State of Israel - with or without the "West Bank") - is an Islamic Waqf [Holy Possession] consecrated for future Moslem generations until Judgment Day. No one can renounce it or any part, or abandon it or any part of it. c) Palestine is an Islamic land. Since this is the case, the Liberation of Palestine is an individual duty for every Moslem wherever he may be. d) The day the enemies usurp part of Moslem land, Jihad becomes the individual duty of every Moslem. In the face of the Jews' usurpation, it is compulsory that the banner of Jihad be raised. e) The Day of Judgment will not come about until Moslems fight Jews and kill them. Then, the Jews will hide behind rocks and trees, and the rocks and trees will cry out: 'O Moslem, there is a Jew hiding behind me, come and kill him.

Charming.

4) Hamas pays a lifetime salary to terrorists (and their families) who murder Jews, or terrorist's families of which the terrorists have used the "art" of killing themselves with the result of murdering Jews.

5) Over the last few weeks, Hamas has called upon people to breach the border, cut the fence, fly kites carrying molotov cocktails to burn our crops and our homes, and according to their charter, call for the murder of Jewish women, children and men.

Today's 'protest' was planned to be the biggest of many recent protests. And this date was chosen due to Israel's declaration of independence 70 years ago today (Gregorian calendar). That is why President Trump chose to move the embassy today.

To suggest - as the mainstream media are doing - that the loss of life on the Gaza border is because of President Trumps decision to move the USA embassy to Jerusalem, is as ridiculous, ignorant, spurious, and illogical - as it is obscene.

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The following will tell you everything you need to know about foreign interference in Israel's affairs, the bias of the 'International Community' and the absurdity of 'Palestinian' claims to our Eternal Capital : in 1930, an 'International Commission' was appointed by the 'Mandatory Power' with the approval of the League of Nations 'to determine the rights and claims of Moslems and Jews in connection with the Western or Wailing Wall' (the term 'Wailing Wall' is an insult to every Jew) The Commission (wait for it, this is a good bit) was comprised of 'experts' from the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland. Having spent a month in Jerusalem 'hearing witnesses on both sides', the 'experts' issued the following verdict: "To the Moslems belong the sole ownership of, and sole proprietary right to the Western Wall, seeing that it forms an integral part of the Haram al-Sharif area (erm, the Temple Mount), which is Waqf property. To the Moslems there also belongs the ownership of the pavement in front of the Wall and of the adjacent so-called Moghrabi (Moroccan) Quarter opposite the Wall, inasmuch as the last-mentioned property was made Waqf under Moslem Sharia law, it being dedicated to charitable purposes. Such appurtenances of worship and/or such other objects as the Jews may be entitled to place near the Wall either in conformity with the provisions of this present verdict or by agreement come to between the Parties shall under no circumstances be considered as, or have the effect of, establishing for them (the Jews) any sort of proprietary right to the Wall or to the adjacent pavement." So there you have it, ladies and gentlemen - three thousand years of Jewish history handed over to the Moslems by Dutch, Swedish and Swiss 'experts', just like that. 18 years later, the Jordanians attacked and occupied East Jerusalem. They destroyed 56 ancient Synagogues, used Jewish headstones to pave roads and build urinals, used the Western Wall as a rubbish tip and threw Jewish families out of their homes, which they then 'gave' to Moslems. In 1967, during the 6 day war, Israel recaptured and reunified our Eternal Capital - never again will it be divided.

For 2,000 years we sang “next year in Jerusalem”.

For 2,000 years we prayed towards Jerusalem.

For 2,000 years we longed to return to our ancestral capital of Zion.

56 years ago, we reunited.

Happy Jerusalem Day!