Central March Held in Arraba Al-Batuf Commemorating 26th Anniversary of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Uprising

A central, nationwide march was held in the city of Arraba Al-Batuf on Saturday afternoon to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Uprising. The event saw broad participation from residents of the city and surrounding areas, members of the Arab community, and several political leaders. The march followed a tour of delegations from the Follow-up Committee and various political parties, which included visits to the graves and memorial sites of martyrs in several Arab towns. These included Jatt, Umm al-Fahm, Nazareth, Kafr Kanna, Kafr Mandah, and Sakhnin, before concluding in Arraba Al-Batuf.

The commemorative events began earlier on Saturday with visits to martyrs' graves and memorials, organized by the Follow-up Committee for the Arab Public, in cooperation with the National Committee of Arab Local Authority Heads and popular committees. The tour included laying wreaths and reciting prayers for the souls of the fallen. Sheikh Kamal Khatib, participating in the events, urged attendees to "keep your eyes on Al-Aqsa." Helmi Bishnak, brother of martyr Ramez Bishnak, who fell during the uprising, emphasized the importance of Arab unity at this stage, stating, "The Arab masses must be united."

The central rally commenced after 4 p.m. from the Old Mosque on Al-Dhaher Omar Street, proceeding towards the square of a nearby school adjacent to the city's martyrs' monument, where further commemoration activities were scheduled to continue throughout the day.