Journalist, woman injured as Israeli Forces Crack Down on Demonstrators in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, MINA – A journalist and a woman Saturday were injured in Jerusalem as Israeli police continued to crack down on Palestinian protesters who took to the streets to protest US President Donald Trump’s official recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, WAFA reported, citin local sources.

Israeli forces used excessive force to disperse protesters who demonstrated outside Bab al-Amoud, one of the old gates in the old city of Jerusalem, against Trump’s Jerusalem declaration. A journalist and a woman were injured after being physically attacked by Israeli police forces.

A Jerusalemite activist was also detained during a similar demonstration that took place in Salah Eddin Street, in central Jerusalem.

Clashes reportedly erupted in Salah Eddin Street as Israeli police suppressed demonstrators. Tear gas canisters were used, but no injuries were reported.

A beefed-up presence of security forces has been witnessed across Jerusalem since the early morning hours as rallies continued in protest of Trump’s announcement. (T/RS5/RS1)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)