Jerusalem violence: More clashes ahead of nationalist march

BBC News

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IMAGE VIA TREUTERS Every year, thousands of Jewish nationalists march through Jerusalem's Old City to the Western Wall, one of Judaism's holiest sites (file photo)

Fresh clashes have broken out between Israeli police and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa mosque site in Jerusalem, ahead of a planned Jewish nationalist march.

Palestinians threw stones at Israeli security forces, who fired stun grenades, according to reports.

Hundreds of Palestinians and more than 20 Israeli police have been injured in clashes over the past three days.

There are fears of more violence on Monday over the annual Jerusalem Day Flag March.

The event marks Israel's capture of East Jerusalem - home to the Old City and its holy sites - in 1967, and usually sees young Zionists walk through Muslim areas.

It is regarded by many Palestinians as a deliberate provocation.

Publish : 2021-05-10 12:49:00

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