Israeli Police Stage Violent Crackdown on Anti-Demolition Protest Near Jerusalem

  • 6 years ago
Palestinians protesting against the demolition of Bedouin tents and houses in the area of Khan al-Ahmar, east of Jerusalem, on June 4, met opposition from Israeli police who are seen in this video attempting to detain a woman.Clashes erupted between the residents, protesters, and the Israeli police, leaving 35 protesters injured, according to Palestinian reports.About 45 Bedouin families live in the Khan al-Ahmar area, Palestinian media said.Demolition of the houses is seen to be enabling the future expansion of the Kfar Adumim settlement, according to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. Credit: Hadi Baran Sabarna via Storyful

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