Scores of Palestinians injured in Jerusalem during second night of clashes
3 years, 7 months ago

Scores of Palestinians injured in Jerusalem during second night of clashes

ABC  

Israeli police have clashed with Palestinian protesters outside Jerusalem's Old City during the holiest night of Ramadan in a show of force that threatens to deepen the city's worst religious unrest in several years. Key points: Israeli police blocked Palestinian pilgrims' access to Jerusalem on the holiest night of Ramadan, citing security concerns Palestinian medics said 64 Palestinians were injured, mostly by rubber bullets, stun grenades or beatings Dozens of Palestinians are fighting attempts by Israeli settlers to evict them from their homes in east Jerusalem Earlier, police blocked busloads of pilgrims headed to Jerusalem for prayer at Islam's third holiest site. Violence on the Night of Destiny Here's what's behind the latest Israeli-Palestinian violence Photo shows A man kisses the Israeli flag as protesters wave the Palestinian flag Nightly Jerusalem street brawls between Israeli police and disaffected Palestinian residents escalate to cross-border fighting. Earlier, police reported clashes in the Old City, near Al-Aqsa, and in the nearby east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah, where dozens of Palestinians are fighting attempts by Israeli settlers to evict them from their homes.

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Israel police confirm three gunmen killed in Jerusalem attack
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel police confirm three gunmen killed in Jerusalem attack

The Hindu  

Three gunmen who attacked a checkpoint near Jerusalem on Thursday, wounding six security forces, were killed as Israeli police fended them off, police said. National police chief Kobi Shabtai told reporters the attackers carried pistols, axes and ammunition for "a major attack or a massacre in Israel". Four members of the security services suffered gunshot wounds, including one who was …

Why do Jerusalem tensions fuel regionwide unrest?
1 year, 8 months ago

Why do Jerusalem tensions fuel regionwide unrest?

India Today  

It’s become something of a grim, springtime tradition in the Holy Land. That’s according to informal rules established after the 1967 Mideast war in which Israel captured east Jerusalem where the shrine is located, along with the West Bank and Gaza Strip. East Jerusalem, captured by Israel in 1967, includes the Old City, with major sites sacred to Jews, Christians …

Violence erupts at Jerusalem holy site for a 2nd night
1 year, 8 months ago

Violence erupts at Jerusalem holy site for a 2nd night

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Violence resumed for a second straight night in Jerusalem on Wednesday when Palestinian worshippers barricaded themselves inside Al-Aqsa Mosque at the Old City’s sensitive compound and Israeli police used force to remove dozens of worshippers. The Israeli police said that “dozens of law-breaking juveniles” had fomented chaos, throwing rocks and other objects at officers and compelling police to …

Israeli forces attack Palestinians in Al-Aqsa for second time
1 year, 8 months ago

Israeli forces attack Palestinians in Al-Aqsa for second time

Al Jazeera  

International concern rises after Israeli police fire rubber bullets at Palestinian worshippers in a second raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Israeli forces stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan evening prayers for a second consecutive night, firing rubber bullets and stun grenades at hundreds of Palestinian worshippers. The two raids drew heavy criticism from various leaders and organisations across the world …

For second night, violence resumes at Jerusalem holy site
1 year, 8 months ago

For second night, violence resumes at Jerusalem holy site

LA Times  

Israeli police carry off a Palestinian from the Al Aqsa Mosque compound following a raid of the site in Jerusalem’s Old City. Violence resumed for a second straight night in Jerusalem on Wednesday when Palestinian worshipers barricaded themselves inside Al Aqsa Mosque at the Old City’s sensitive compound and Israeli police used force to take dozens of worshipers out. Riyad …

Israel to ‘strengthen’ settlements after shooting attacks
1 year, 10 months ago

Israel to ‘strengthen’ settlements after shooting attacks

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday announced a series of punitive steps against the Palestinians, including plans to beef up Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, in response to a pair of shooting attacks that killed seven Israelis and wounded five others. Netanyahu’s Security Cabinet, which is filled by hard-line politicians aligned with the West Bank …

Israel is moving to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks
1 year, 10 months ago

Israel is moving to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks

NPR  

Israel is moving to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks Enlarge this image toggle caption Ariel Schalit/AP Ariel Schalit/AP JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday announced a series of punitive steps against the Palestinians, including plans to beef up Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, in response to a pair of shooting attacks that killed seven Israelis …

Israel to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks in a move that could further raise tensions
1 year, 10 months ago

Israel to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks in a move that could further raise tensions

ABC  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a series of punitive steps against Palestinians, including plans to beef up Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, in response to a pair of shooting attacks that killed seven Israelis and wounded five others. Key points: Israel's government wants to make it easier for Israelis to get gun licences It will also …

Hours After 7 Killed In Mass Shooting, 2 Injured In Another Firing Near Jerusalem Old City: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Hours After 7 Killed In Mass Shooting, 2 Injured In Another Firing Near Jerusalem Old City: Report

ABP News  

Two people were injured in a gun attack outside Jerusalem's Old City, just hours after a Palestinian gunman killed seven people outside a synagogue in the city's eastern sector, news agency Agence France-Presse reported on Saturday citing Israeli medics. As stated in the report, Israeli medics said two people were injured in a gun attack outside Jerusalem's Old City on …

UN seeks court opinion on 'violation' of Palestinian rights
1 year, 11 months ago

UN seeks court opinion on 'violation' of Palestinian rights

ABC  

Palestinians are welcoming a vote by the United Nations General Assembly to ask the International Court of Justice for an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. Key points: The UN request was promoted by the Palestinians and strongly opposed by Israel World court rulings are not legally binding, but influence international opinion Israel did …

Palestinians strike in east Jerusalem over police raids
2 years, 2 months ago

Palestinians strike in east Jerusalem over police raids

The Independent  

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Violent weekend as four Palestinians killed in West Bank, Israeli soldier killed in Jerusalem shooting
2 years, 2 months ago

Violent weekend as four Palestinians killed in West Bank, Israeli soldier killed in Jerusalem shooting

CNN  

CNN — An Israeli soldier has died following a shooting at a military checkpoint in East Jerusalem on Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces said on Twitter. Terror will not defeat us, we are strong, even on this difficult evening.” The attack comes after a violent two days in the occupied West Bank where Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, Palestinian authorities …

Israeli forces storm Al-Aqsa as hundreds of settlers gather
2 years, 7 months ago

Israeli forces storm Al-Aqsa as hundreds of settlers gather

Al Jazeera  

Sixteen Palestinians injured and about 50 males, including the elderly and children, arrested and escorted out of the compound. Occupied East Jerusalem – Israeli forces stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday, injuring at least 16 Palestinians and arresting dozens. #شاهد قوات الاحتلال تعتقل عدد كبير من الشبان من داخل باحات #المسجد_الأقصى pic.twitter.com/BhsEYBg23q — Newpress | …

Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after rock-throwing
2 years, 8 months ago

Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after rock-throwing

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where they were stationed. Palestinians and Israeli police have regularly clashed at the site over the last week at a time of heightened tensions following a string of deadly attacks inside …

Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after rock-throwing
2 years, 8 months ago

Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after rock-throwing

The Hindu  

Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims, on April 22, after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where they were stationed. The renewed violence at the site, which is sacred to Jews and Muslims, came despite Israel temporarily halting Jewish visits, which are seen by the Palestinians as a …

152 wounded at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque as Palestinians clash with Israeli police
2 years, 8 months ago

152 wounded at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque as Palestinians clash with Israeli police

India Today  

At least 152 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli riot police inside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Friday, the latest outbreak in a recent upsurge of violence that has raised fears of a slide back to wider conflict. READ | Israel raids West Bank refugee camp, killing two Palestinians in clashes In a statement, Israeli police said hundreds of …

Palestinians clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site, over 150 injured
2 years, 8 months ago

Palestinians clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site, over 150 injured

The Hindu  

At least 152 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli riot police inside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Friday, the latest outbreak in a recent upsurge of violence that has raised fears of a slide back to wider conflict. In a statement, Israeli police said hundreds of Palestinians hurled firecrackers and stones at their forces and toward the nearby Jewish …

More than 150 injured in clashes at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosque
2 years, 8 months ago

More than 150 injured in clashes at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosque

The Telegraph  

More than 150 Palestinians were injured after clashes broke out with Israeli riot police inside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Friday, marking an alarming surge in violence following weeks of tensions in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Thousands of Palestinians had gathered to attend early morning prayers before dawn, on the second Friday of Ramadan, which sparked into an hours-long …

Palestinian family protests east Jerusalem home eviction
2 years, 11 months ago

Palestinian family protests east Jerusalem home eviction

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Palestinian residents of a flashpoint …

Palestinian, Israeli killed in Jerusalem shooting
3 years, 1 month ago

Palestinian, Israeli killed in Jerusalem shooting

Al Jazeera  

The Palestinian man reportedly used a submachine gun and a knife to carry out an attack. Occupied East Jerusalem – Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian man after he carried out a shooting and stabbing attack that killed an Israeli and wounded three other people, including two police officers. The Palestinian was identified as 42-year-old Fadi Mahmoud Abu Shkheidem, a …

Israel blocks Jewish ultra-nationalists’ march in East Jerusalem, for now
3 years, 6 months ago

Israel blocks Jewish ultra-nationalists’ march in East Jerusalem, for now

LA Times  

Israeli police said Monday that they had blocked a planned procession by Jewish ultra-nationalists through parts of Jerusalem’s Old City, following warnings that it could reignite tensions that led to a punishing 11-day war with Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers last month. The parade, which celebrates Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East War, was first scheduled for …

Israeli forces clash with Palestinians outside Al Aqsa mosque after Gaza ceasefire
3 years, 7 months ago

Israeli forces clash with Palestinians outside Al Aqsa mosque after Gaza ceasefire

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — Israeli security forces used stun grenades and rubber bullets against Palestinians outside the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, where thousands of worshipers had been attending Friday prayers, puncturing a half-day of calm brought on by a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The political leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, also sought to declare victory in a speech on …

Saudi Arabia condemns Israel for ‘flagrant violations’ in Gaza
3 years, 7 months ago

Saudi Arabia condemns Israel for ‘flagrant violations’ in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Kingdom’s foreign minister calls on the global community to act urgently to put an end to Israel’s attacks on Gaza. Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister condemned Israel’s “flagrant violations” of Palestinian rights and called on the international community to act urgently to put an end to deadly military operations in the Gaza Strip. Also speaking at the start of the OIC …

Israel-Palestinian Conflict Escalates as Rockets Fly, Riots Flare; Death Toll Rises in Gaza
3 years, 7 months ago

Israel-Palestinian Conflict Escalates as Rockets Fly, Riots Flare; Death Toll Rises in Gaza

News 18  

Israel faced an escalating conflict on two fronts Thursday, scrambling to quell riots between Arabs and Jews on its own streets after days of exchanging deadly fire with Islamist militants in Gaza. Defence Minister Benny Gantz ordered a “massive reinforcement” of security forces to quell mob violence across the country, where police stations have been attacked and people savagely beaten …

Timeline: Deadly Gaza and Jerusalem Clashes
3 years, 7 months ago

Timeline: Deadly Gaza and Jerusalem Clashes

News 18  

This is a recap of the last few bloody days of violence between Israel and Palestinians, sparked by a years-long bid by Jewish settlers to take over Arab homes in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem. Court case delay Much of the recent unrest stems from the long-running legal effort by Jewish settler groups to evict several Palestinian families from their homes, in …

Explained: Why Israel-Palestinian tensions are sky high
3 years, 7 months ago

Explained: Why Israel-Palestinian tensions are sky high

CNN  

CNN — Conflict between Israelis and Palestinians boiled over this week, escalating rapidly into one of the worst rounds of violence between the two sides in the last several years. Menahem Kahana/AFP/Getty Images Israeli security forces detain a Palestinian man outside the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on May 13. Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images Palestinian children inspect a damaged bedroom …

Jerusalem Violence: Know The Reason Behind Latest Clash Between Israel police And Palestinians
3 years, 7 months ago

Jerusalem Violence: Know The Reason Behind Latest Clash Between Israel police And Palestinians

ABP News  

After a brief spell of silence in the region, communal tension started to simmer as a result of clashes at an iconic mosque in the holy city of Jerusalem even as the Israelis on Monday observed Jerusalem Day, a national holiday celebrating the annexation. READ: Pfizer For Adolescents: US Approves 2-Dose Vaccine For 12-15-Year-Old Children More than 700 Palestinians were …

EXPLAINER: What’s behind the clashes in Jerusalem?
3 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: What’s behind the clashes in Jerusalem?

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — For weeks now, Palestinian protesters and Israeli police have clashed on a daily basis in and around Jerusalem’s Old City, home to major religious sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims and the emotional epicenter of the Middle East conflict. It had captured east Jerusalem, which includes the Old City, in the 1967 Mideast war, along with the …

More Jerusalem clashes on eve of contentious Israeli parade
3 years, 7 months ago

More Jerusalem clashes on eve of contentious Israeli parade

India TV News  

Israeli police faced off with Palestinian protesters Sunday in another night of clashes in east Jerusalem, a day before Israeli nationalists planned to parade through the Old City in an annual flag-waving display meant to cement Israeli claims to the contested area. At the same time, he said, “We emphatically reject the pressures not to build in Jerusalem.” The United …

Amid weekend clashes, Israel vows to keep Jerusalem order
3 years, 7 months ago

Amid weekend clashes, Israel vows to keep Jerusalem order

The Hindu  

Israel vowed on Sunday to restore order in Jerusalem after hundreds of Palestinian protesters were wounded in a weekend of clashes with Israeli security forces, while the Justice Ministry put off a key court ruling on a flashpoint property dispute. Consecutive nights of violence around the revered Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City has been the worst since 2017, …

Scores More Wounded in New Jerusalem Clashes
3 years, 7 months ago

Scores More Wounded in New Jerusalem Clashes

News 18  

Scores of people were injured Saturday as Israeli police fired water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse Palestinian protesters in annexed east Jerusalem, a day after fierce clashes at the city’s Al-Aqsa mosque. Dozens of Arab Israeli protesters also gathered across Israel in solidarity with Sheikh Jarrah residents, holding up signs that read “the occupation is terrorism”. Turkey’s President Recep …

Israel rejects pressure not to build in Jerusalem, as global concern mounts over planned evictions of Palestinians
3 years, 7 months ago

Israel rejects pressure not to build in Jerusalem, as global concern mounts over planned evictions of Palestinians

ABC  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel "firmly rejects" pressure not to build in Jerusalem following days of unrest and increasing international criticism of planned evictions of Palestinians from homes in the city claimed by Jewish settlers. Key points: Tensions over Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem have stoked daily confrontations Israel deems of all Jerusalem its capital, a status not …

US expresses concern as Israeli police crack down in Jerusalem
3 years, 7 months ago

US expresses concern as Israeli police crack down in Jerusalem

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian Red Crescent says at least 17 Palestinians wounded after Israeli police confront protesters in East Jerusalem. “UNICEF received reports that ambulances were restricted from arriving on location to assist and evacuate the injured and that an on-site clinic was reportedly hit and searched.” 9 May 2021 - 21:40 GMT Israeli police wound journalist at Damascus Gate Al Jazeera’s Harry …

Scores of Palestinians in East Jerusalem wounded on holy night
3 years, 7 months ago

Scores of Palestinians in East Jerusalem wounded on holy night

Al Jazeera  

Israeli police crack down again on protesters outside the Old City where tens of thousands prayed at Al-Aqsa Mosque. Another night of violence left at least 90 Palestinians wounded after Israeli police cracked down on protesters outside occupied East Jerusalem’s Old City, as concerns mounted on Sunday that the situation may spiral out of control. An Arab Israeli NGO called …

Beefed-up Israel Police Confront Palestinians In Jerusalem On Ramadan Holy Night
3 years, 7 months ago

Beefed-up Israel Police Confront Palestinians In Jerusalem On Ramadan Holy Night

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING JERUSALEM — Israeli police on Saturday clashed with Palestinian protesters outside Jerusalem’s Old City during the holiest night of Ramadan, in a show of force that threatened to deepen the holy city’s worst religious unrest in several years. — Bernie Sanders May 8, 2021 Police chief Koby Shabtai said he was deploying more police in Jerusalem following …

Israeli police, Palestinians clash at Al-Aqsa mosque
3 years, 7 months ago

Israeli police, Palestinians clash at Al-Aqsa mosque

The Hindu  

More than 160 people were wounded when Israeli riot police clashed with Palestinians at Jerusalem’s flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound late on Friday, capping a week of violence in the Holy City and the occupied West Bank. At least 163 Palestinians and six Israeli officers were reported wounded at Al-Aqsa and elsewhere in east Jerusalem, as the Palestinian Red Crescent said …

At least 200 Palestinians hurt in Al-Aqsa clashes with Israeli police, say medics
3 years, 7 months ago

At least 200 Palestinians hurt in Al-Aqsa clashes with Israeli police, say medics

Firstpost  

It was unclear what set off the violence at Al-Aqsa, which erupted when Israeli police in riot gear deployed in large numbers as thousands of Muslim worshippers were holding evening prayers A night of heavy clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound and elsewhere in Jerusalem left more than 200 Palestinians wounded, medics said Saturday, as …

About 90 Palestinians injured in Israeli crackdown: Live
3 years, 7 months ago

About 90 Palestinians injured in Israeli crackdown: Live

Al Jazeera  

The latest violence comes on Islam’s holy night of Laylat al-Qadr, a day after Israeli police stormed Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque and injured 205 Palestinians. “We call upon Israeli authorities to exercise restraint and to avoid measures that would further escalate the situation during this period of Muslim Holy Days.” 8 May 2021 - 22:25 GMT Toll rises to 64 Palestinians …

Two dead, 180 injured during clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians in Jerusalem
3 years, 7 months ago

Two dead, 180 injured during clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians in Jerusalem

ABC  

Clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque left more than 180 people injured, as anger grows over the potential eviction of Palestinians from homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers. Key points: There were many violent outbreaks on Friday, with the worst happening at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque Tensions are high as Palestinians protest possible evictions from the …

Israeli police clash with Palestinians in Jerusalem for a 2nd night, Palestinian Red Crescent says
3 years, 7 months ago

Israeli police clash with Palestinians in Jerusalem for a 2nd night, Palestinian Red Crescent says

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — At least 100 people were injured as Israeli police clashed with Palestinians in Jerusalem for a second night Saturday, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. Ten of those injured were treated inside the compound of Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa mosque, five shot in the head with rubber bullets were treated in the field, four shot in the hands …

Scores of Palestinians hurt as Israel police storm Al Aqsa: Live
3 years, 7 months ago

Scores of Palestinians hurt as Israel police storm Al Aqsa: Live

Al Jazeera  

At least 178 Palestinian protesters injured, 88 hospitalised after Israeli police dispersed worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque and elsewhere in Jerusalem. “The occupying power… cannot confiscate private property in occupied territory,” he said, adding that transferring civilian populations into occupied territory was illegal under international law and “may amount to war crimes.” 7 May 2021 - 22:33 GMT At least 184 …

Palestinians, Israeli settlers scuffle in east Jerusalem
3 years, 7 months ago

Palestinians, Israeli settlers scuffle in east Jerusalem

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Palestinians and Israeli settlers hurled rocks and chairs at each other in a tense east Jerusalem neighborhood on Thursday before Israeli police moved in to separate them, arresting at least seven people. The violence broke out in Sheikh Jarrah, where dozens of Palestinians are at risk of being evicted following a long legal battle with Jewish settlers trying …

Shadowy Hamas commander warns Israel over Jerusalem
3 years, 7 months ago

Shadowy Hamas commander warns Israel over Jerusalem

Associated Press  

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The shadowy leader of the armed wing of the Islamic militant group Hamas has issued his first public statement in nearly seven years, warning Israel it will pay a “heavy price” if it evicts Palestinians from their homes in east Jerusalem. In it, Deif says he was sending a “clear, final warning” that if Israel …

Abbas delays Palestinian elections; Hamas slams ‘coup’
3 years, 7 months ago

Abbas delays Palestinian elections; Hamas slams ‘coup’

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — President Mahmoud Abbas announced early Friday that the first Palestinian elections in 15 years will be delayed, citing a dispute with Israel to call off a vote in which his fractured Fatah party was expected to suffer another embarrassing defeat to the Hamas militant group. The militant group condemned the delay, saying the decision “doesn’t agree with the …

EXPLAINER: New players add volatility in Jerusalem tensions
3 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: New players add volatility in Jerusalem tensions

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The holy city of Jerusalem, a tinderbox of competing religious and political claims, has repeatedly triggered bouts of Israeli-Palestinian violence. This time around, there have been some additional sparks, including Jewish extremists who, emboldened by their political patrons’ recent election to parliament, staged a provocative march to Jerusalem’s walled Old City chanting “death to the Arabs.” Over the …

Here's what's behind the latest Israeli-Palestinian violence
3 years, 7 months ago

Here's what's behind the latest Israeli-Palestinian violence

ABC  

The holy city of Jerusalem, a tinderbox of competing religious and political claims, has repeatedly triggered bouts of Israeli-Palestinian violence. This time, there have been some additional sparks, including Jewish extremists who, emboldened by their political patrons' recent election to Parliament, staged a provocative march to Jerusalem's walled Old City chanting "death to the Arabs". Over the course of a …

Palestinians cheer as Israeli barriers come down after Jerusalem Ramzan clashes
3 years, 7 months ago

Palestinians cheer as Israeli barriers come down after Jerusalem Ramzan clashes

India Today  

Palestinians gathered in celebration outside Jerusalem's Damascus Gate on Sunday night after barriers put up by Israeli police were removed, allowing them access to a square that became the focus of nightly Ramadan clashes. Violence peaked on Thursday when Palestinian medics said 100 people were injured as Israeli police arrested more than 50 protesters, even as hundreds of ultra-nationalist Israelis …

Scuffles in Jerusalem in second night of violence
3 years, 8 months ago

Scuffles in Jerusalem in second night of violence

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden calls for calm as he denounces rhetoric of ‘extremist protestors’ who targeted Palestinians gathering for Ramadan. Israeli police scuffled with Palestinians for a second night on Friday in occupied East Jerusalem, amid mounting tensions over a ban on gatherings and anger fuelled by videos posted of attacks. This is terrifying, worse is that Israeli soldiers are …

Jerusalem on edge after clashes between Israelis and Palestinians
3 years, 8 months ago

Jerusalem on edge after clashes between Israelis and Palestinians

The Independent  

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