Palestinians have clashed with Israeli forces and settlers across the
West Bank as violence continued to grip the occupied Palestinian
territories and Israel. Israeli settlers were extracted by the army in
Nablus on Sunday after clashing with local Palestinian residents near
the Joseph’s Tomb holy site, while Israeli soldiers clashed with armed
Palestinians in the Qalandia refugee camp.
Aljazeera reports:
Israeli forces entered the Qalandia camp, situated
between occupied East Jerusalem and Ramallah, during the early hours of
Sunday morning. Clashes broke out between the soldiers and armed
residents of the camp, according to local media. At least three
residents were injured by live ammunition and several were arrested.
On Saturday, five Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli forces or
settlers during alleged stabbing incidents. Triggered by Israeli
incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound last month, protests against
Israel’s occupation have increased in frequency across the West Bank,
including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.
Israeli forces have responded with a crackdown on protesters, using
tear gas, stun grenades, rubber-coated steel bullets and live
ammunition. At least 43 Palestinians – including suspected attackers,
unarmed protesters and bystanders – have been killed by Israel since
October 1. Seven Israelis have been killed in attacks by Palestinians
this month.
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