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Live fire injuries in West Bank weekly marches

Friday 4-February-2022

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) suppressed the anti-occupation weekly protests in the West Bank on Friday injuring many activists.

In Nablus 18 youths were injured in their feet with live fire as demonstrators were violently dispersed by IOF soldiers during the weekly protests in the towns of Beita and Beit Dajan.

Dozens others suffered breathing problems due to the IOF heavy firing of teargas bombs during the anti-settlement marches. A journalist was among the injured people.

Earlier today IOF troops levelled roads leading to Jabal Sobeih in Beita town to prevent peace activists’ access to the town.

Clashes also erupted in Burin town south of Nablus after the IOF suppressed a solidarity event.

At least 30 protesters were injured during the confrontations.

Similar confrontations broke out in Qaryut town south of Nablus after being stormed by a group of Jewish settlers who tried to perform Talmudic rituals under the protection of the IOF.

Meanwhile three youths suffered rubber-coated metal bullet injuries while others suffered breathing problems due to the IOF heavy firing of teargas bombs during Kafr Qaddoum anti-settlement march east of Qalqilya.

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