Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Israeli forces attack memorial march

HEBRON (Ma'an) -- Israeli forces on Tuesday fired tear gas and sound grenades at a memorial march in Beit Ummar near Hebron.

Residents of Beit Ummar held the march to mark the first anniversary of the death of local teenager Yousef Ikhleil, who was shot dead by Jewish settlers. The march was organized by the local popular committee, which demanded Ikheil's killer be brought to justice.

Israeli soldiers fired tear gas and sound bombs and attacked marchers with rifle butts, witnesses said.

An Israeli military spokeswoman said around 40 people "rioted" in Beit Ummar and threw stones at soldiers. Forces responded with tear gas and a stun grenade, she said.
Maan News Agency

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