3,000 police deployed; Ben Gvir said excluded from security preparations; police chief warns against terror incitement; rocket fire not expected, but concerns situation may spiral

As police make final preparations for tense nationalist parade Thursday through Old City, Ben Gvir says priority is 'complete freedom of movement for Jews throughout Jerusalem'

State Department spokesperson says Washington supports right of peaceful expression, calls to 'refrain from actions, rhetoric and activities that would inflame tensions'

Over 2,000 cops will secure controversial parade through Old City's Muslim Quarter; officials say they are prepared for Gaza rocket fire but do not consider such an attack likely

2,000 police officers to secure Thursday's event, which annually stirs Jewish-Arab tension; several ministers - including far-right Itamar Ben Gvir - expected to attend

Attendance of far-right minister adds to fears that event could spark violence and undermine fragile truce with Gaza terror groups; Regev, Smotrich said likely to join

Jerusalem sends message through Egypt following threats from terror group; police deny request from nationalist activists for May 18 rally to go through Temple Mount

Gaza terror group says it won't let allow 'Judaization' of Jerusalem, vows to maintain 'equation' ahead of controversial Thursday

Despite fears of violence, hardline coalition has little maneuverability to move annual Jerusalem Day rally without losing right-wing bona fides

Army says suspects were throwing stones, Molotov cocktails and burning tires as soldiers operated near village of Hursa; no word on condition of man hit by Israeli fire