The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Wednesday quelled many Palestinian demonstrations in the West Bank protesting the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
The IOF soldiers attacked a demonstration organized by national forces in Bethlehem with tear gas canisters arrested the anti-settlement activist Munther Abu Amira and assaulted a number of journalists.
A number of Palestinians chocked on tear gas in the clashes that erupted following the IOF quelling of a peaceful march in Halhul town to the north of al-Khalil city.
The IOF on Wednesday afternoon blocked the main entrance to al-Fawwar refugee camp to the south of al-Khalil city a measure that coincided with a search campaign targeting Palestinian citizens’ vehicles at al-Arroub camp’s entrance.
Meanwhile in Nablus many Palestinian women suffered tear gas inhalation and rubber bullet wounds after the IOF soldiers stationed at Huwara checkpoint attacked a women march protesting the US decision.
