Medical services reported that at least two of the Palestinians was shot dead, with another 11 wounded by gunfire. Many of the rest were reported to have inhaled smoke and tear gas.
RAW VIDEO: Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces in the West Bank after Friday prayers: http://t.co/UwMcj8cK2W
— The Associated Press (@AP) 16 октября 2015
'Day of Rage' violence broke out in Ramallah, Hebron, Bethlehem, Nablus and Tulkarm shortly following the end of Friday prayers.
From AlBirah clashes today. #FreePalestine #intifadaAlAqsa pic.twitter.com/l1Qpjyyn7F
— Abbas Sarsour (@iFalasteen) 16 октября 2015
A wave of violence, including several deadly attacks which Israel has characterized as terrorism, has struck Israel in the past weeks following clashes between Israelis and Palestinians at East Jerusalem's Temple Mount holy site in September. Since the beginning of the month, at least 36 Palestinians, as well as 7 Israelis, have been killed.
The core of the conflict is believed to be a struggle over land. Palestinians are seeking the diplomatic recognition of their independent state on the territories of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip.
