Multitudes of people from Israel and
around the world take part in the annual Jerusalem March, marking the 50th
anniversary of the city's unification.
By Adi
Rozenberg 10.10.17
Tens of thousands of
participants from 80 different countries took part Tuesday in the annual march
in Jerusalem marking the 50th anniversary of the city's unification.
Israeli tourists, IDF soldiers,
representatives of the security and rescue forces, street artists, dancers,
musicians and dozens of groups representing public bodies were seen walking
side by side.
(Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg)
"I came because I love
Israel," said Jenny from the United States. "This is my 20th trip
here, this time through ICEJ (the International Christian Embassy in
Jerusalem—ed). We are happy to do things for Israel. It's an amazing country.
"
"I'm
a Christian but I feel connected to Israel," said Marissa from Catalonia.
"I do not know how to explain it, but I feel very close to it. All Christians
feel that way. "
(Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg)
As participants gathered to
start the march, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat welcomed one and all.
"The Jerusalem march is a
tradition which lasted for more than 60 years. Every year it is exciting again,
though as this year we celebrate 50 years of unification it is even more
exciting than ever," he said.
(Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg)
Avihu Sofer and Brig. Gen.
(Res.) Ram Shmueli, joint chairpersons of "Meetchabrim
(Connecting)–Building a future together," said "the people of Israel
and Israeli society desperately need to strengthen the unity and connection
between different people.
"Unity and not
uniformity," they added. "This year's march is marked by the
connection between us and the connection to Jerusalem.
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