Sunday, May 15, 2011

Israeli troops critically injure 40 Palestinians at Qalandiya checkpoint

Ma'an- Violent clashes broke out at the Qalandiya checkpoint between Ramallah and Jerusalem Sunday, as Palestinians marched in the area demanding the right of return for refugees exiled in 1948.

Marching to the military installment, teenagers hurled stones, and troops responded with tear gas and rubber bullets in the morning, with later reports saying live fire was being used. Read more