On Thursday, May 18th, Israel deployed over 2,000 police officers to Jerusalem's Old City in anticipation of a march by Jewish nationalists waving Israeli flags. The march is an annual event commemorating Israel's capture of the Old City and has been met with criticism from some Palestinians, who view it as a provocation. Authorities have increased security in an effort to ensure the march passes without violence and the Israeli government is determined to ensure the march passes without incident.
