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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Palestinians injured during clashes in Al-Issawiya

Wafa– Several Palestinians were injured Wednesday night when Israeli soldiers fired at them in Al-Issawiya neighborhood in East Jerusalem, according to local sources.

Raed Isawi, present at the scene, said the Israeli army stormed the neighborhood and threw tear gas and sonic bombs at crowds of Palestinians who responded by throwing stones and bottles.

Ahmed Masri, a 28 year old Palestinian, was injured by rubber bullets during the clashes and transferred to Hadassah hospital for treatment, despite the attempt by Israeli soldiers to delay his transfer from the scene after he bled and lost consciousness.

Israeli soldiers also arrested several Palestinians.

Isawi said the Israeli army has been raiding the neighborhood almost daily on the pretext of enforcing curfew on Palestinians. Read more
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