The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Thursday closed the Old City of al-Khalil and attacked Palestinian citizens with stun grenades.
Local sources said the IOF stormed the municipality plaza sealed off the Old City and forced storekeepers to close their businesses.
The IOF fired stun grenades to force all the citizens to leave the area quickly.
Local residents accused the Israeli army of trying through such practices to limit the presence of Palestinian citizens in the Old City and force storeowners in particular to move from the area to make way for Jewish settlers.
In a separate incident violent clashes broke out on the same day with the IOF in Budrus village (northwest of Ramallah) and al-Bireh City.
Local sources said that the IOF stormed Budrus village and Jabel at-Tawil neighborhood in Bireh City and clashed with local youths.
The IOF fired live ammunition and stun and tear gas grenades at the young men. No one was reportedly hurt during the events.
