Gantz, Lapid sympathetic to US stance, but haven't swayed Bennett and Barlev, who say they already rerouted similar rally with far-right MK last month, Israeli official tells ToI

3,000 officers to secure procession through Old City, stepped-up presence in mixed Arab-Jewish towns; Joint List chief calls on government to cancel 'racist' march

Jerusalem reportedly sends messages to terror group via middlemen in Egypt and Qatar, warning that it is ready to strike Gaza should rocket fire target march again

Organizers of Sunday's nationalistic event cite crowding concerns in restricting entry on controversial march route

Arab affairs reporter Aaron Boxerman on Jerusalem tensions to come; US correspondent Jacob Magid looks at Democratic primaries, ex-terror group Kach and US ambassador's new house

Last year, the terror group fired rockets at Israel during religious-nationalist event celebrating Jerusalem Day; current parade route still pending cabinet approval

Hamas launched 11-day war with Gaza during last year's contentious parade; organizers thank Minister Barlev for approving route through Muslim Quarter; Gantz and Lapid said wary

Police presence and strategic roadblocks contain protest crowd of several hundred, including far-right MK Itamar Ben Gvir, who vows to erect a temporary office at site

Far-right lawmaker vows to go to Damascus Gate anyway; organizers say they will go ahead with parade despite police rejecting request to secure route through Palestinian areas

Officers meet with organizer to discuss alternative date and format, amid concerns of rising tensions surrounding Temple Mount