Violent clashes broke out on Wednesday evening after the Israeli army set up a makeshift checkpoint on a road near Bani Naim town east of al-Khalil city.
According to local sources the checkpoint was established between Bani Naim and Adduwara area in Sa’ir town where Israeli soldiers intercepted and delayed Palestinian citizens including factory workers.
This situation provoked local young men from the area into hurling stones at the soldiers who responded by firing tear gas and stun grenades.
Locals from nearby towns said the checkpoint was part of drills conducted by the Israeli army for new male and female recruits.
