Silwan residents throw rocks, set fire to cameras in Jewish neighborhood

Clashes have broken out across the West Bank and East Jerusalem over Friday

 Protesters clash with Israeli police forces after a shop was demolished by Israeli authorities in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Silwan, on June 29, 2021.  (photo credit: JAMAL AWAD/FLASH90)
Protesters clash with Israeli police forces after a shop was demolished by Israeli authorities in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Silwan, on June 29, 2021.
(photo credit: JAMAL AWAD/FLASH90)

Dozens of residents of Silwan in east Jerusalem threw stones and fired firecrackers at the police and at Jewish homes in the neighborhood Friday evening, Walla reported. 

In addition, security cameras in the neighborhood were also set on fire.

An armed group of men opened fire towards IDF soldiers at the Jalama checkpoint, located between Mount Gilboa and Jenin, Walla reported on Friday morning.

According to the report, no one was harmed in the incident.

In addition, a number of violent disturbances were reported in the Palestinian village of Azun in the West Bank throughout the early hours of Friday morning.

IDF forces thwarted an arms smuggling attempt in the Jordan Valley in the early hours of Friday morning, according to Israeli media. The IDF apprehended 23 firearms that were suspected to be smuggled into Israel.

 Palestinians throwing rocks at Border Police officers in Beitunya in the West Bank. (credit: ISRAEL POLICE)
Palestinians throwing rocks at Border Police officers in Beitunya in the West Bank. (credit: ISRAEL POLICE)

The smugglers were located and identified by IDF field observers in the Jordan Valley region, according to Walla. The firearms were given to Israel Police for further investigation.

Violent riots broke out Friday night at the entrance to Jericho, at the Huwwara checkpoint, and in front of Givat Evyatar, according to Walla News. The IDF dispersed the protesters with tear gas, and no casualties were reported.

Seven suffered bullet wounds during confrontations in Beita and Beit Dajan.

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During Yom Kippur, Border Police officers arrested three Palestinian who threw rocks at the officers in Beitunya, near the West Bank separation fence.

The rocks were thrown following a march of some 200 Palestinians, which the Borde Police secured.

The three suspects, 17-year-old Beitunya residents, were arrested and investigated by Border Police.