Israel marks anniversary of capital's reunification on Gregorian calendar

(JNS) - Israel on Sunday, June 7, marked the 59th anniversary on the Gregorian calendar of its capture of eastern Jerusalem and reunification of the capital during the 1967 Six-Day War.

June 7, 1967, marked the day "the Jewish people returned to the heart of their ancient capital," according to an Israeli Foreign Ministry X post.

It described the reunification of the holy city as a moment of "historic joy and liberation."

The MFA's statement highlighted the significance of Jerusalem in Jewish history and tradition, noting that Jews maintained a connection to the city for centuries through "pra...