Zionist Israeli troops clash with Palestinians, 70 injured on the Nakba Day

At least 70 people have been injured in the West Bank as Israeli troops clash with Palestinians protesting Israeli occupation on the Nakba Day, Press TV reports.

The protesters were wounded in Qalandiya on Tuesday as they marked the anniversary of the Nakba Day.

Clashes were also reported in other areas in the occupied Palestinian territories. One Palestinian photographer was among the injured, Press TV correspondent reported.

Israeli riot and undercover policemen also arrested at least six people.

Thousands also rallied in the West Bank city of Ramallah as well as in Gaza, Nablus and alkhalil (Hebron) to mark the anniversary. Palestinians set dozens of Israeli flags on fire in East al-Quds (Jerusalem).

Palestinians across the occupied territories annually mark the Nakba Day in protest against the Israeli occupation of their homeland on May 15, 1948.

Thousands of Israeli forces have been deployed across the territories to prevent Nakba demonstrations.