JERUSALEM (AA) – More than 40 Palestinians were injured on Tuesday after Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters and sonic bombs at a protest against a planned rally by Jewish settlers in al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem).
Eyewitnesses said clashes erupted after Israeli police forces closed off Bab al-Amod area to prevent Palestinians from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The Municipality of Jerusalem has announced rallies across Jerusalem on September 24 as part of the celebration of Sukkot.
There was no comment from Israeli authorities.
By Alaa Rimari
englishnews@aa.com.tr
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