Israeli police have stormed supporters of Palestinian families facing eviction in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. The clashes happened as an Israeli high court is set to judge whether the families have a chance to stay.
Dozens of Israeli officers in riot gear confronted the Palestinian protesters in East Jerusalem late on Wednesday, deploying water cannons and tear gas. Footage from RT’s video agency Ruptly shows police forcing protesters to the ground, dragging and hitting both men and women. Some needed medical assistance, as seen in the video, while others were blindfolded, handcuffed and surrounded by the police.
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