Violent clashes with Israeli troops on Nakba Day

Dozens of Palestinians sustained injuries and 10 citizens at least were detained on Tuesday when the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) attacked marches and events marking the 64th Nakba anniversary in the occupied territories of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Al-Khalil and Ramallah.

Local sources reported that violent clashes broke out in Issawiya area east of Jerusalem and near Qalandiya checkpoint after Israeli troops fired tear gas grenades and rubber bullets to disperse marches of students and citizens held on the anniversary.

In addition to dozens of injuries, six Palestinians were reportedly taken prisoners in Issawiya area and another one in Shu’fat refugee camp which also saw some intermittent clashes.

In Bethlehem, a number of citizens marching towards the occupied city of Jerusalem were also wounded when they were attacked intensively by Israeli soldiers.

The citizens approached the segregation wall separating Bethlehem and Jerusalem, but the IOF showered them with a barrage of tear gas canisters and rubber bullets.

The IOF also suppressed similar marches organized west of Ramallah city and the nearby village of Ni’lin and detained three Palestinians.

In Al-Khalil, violent confrontations happened between dozens of angry Palestinian young men and Israeli soldiers near Al-Fawwar refugee camp.