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Fiery skirmishes reported in East Jerusalem as Rosh Hashanah starts
[IsraelTimes] Fireworks launched at Border Police as blazes break out in Silwan neighborhood; explosive hurled at West Bank checkpoint while IDF chief celebrates holiday with troops nearby.Violence broke out between Israeli security forces and Paleostinians in East Jerusalem on Sunday night, shortly after the start of the Rosh Hashanah holiday. Rioters shot fireworks at Border Police in the Silwan neighborhood, the Kan public broadcaster reported. Videos posted by Arabic media showed fires raging in the capital’s A-Tor neighborhood. One clip appeared to show a balcony ablaze. It wasn’t immediately clear what set off the confrontations, which came with police and the army on high alert in Jerusalem and the West Bank. There were no reports of injuries. In another incident, Army Radio said attackers hurled improvised explosives at a military checkpoint near Jenin in the West Bank as army chief Aviv Kohavi celebrated Rosh Hashanah with troops nearby. There were no injuries or damage. Police and troop levels had been bolstered ahead of the holiday, with tensions already running high in recent months due to an Israeli terror crackdown in the West Bank. Police chief Kobi Shabtai has called for those with a firearms license to carry their weapons with them over the holiday, in response to attack fears, Channel 12 news reported. Earlier Sunday, army sappers were called in to deal with suspected explosives that had been planted at a gas station at the entrance to the Kedumim West Bank settlement. Paleostinian button men in recent months have targeted numerous military posts, troops operating along the West Bank security barrier, Israeli settlements, and civilians on the roads. Overnight, troops ambushed a group of Paleostinian button men allegedly on their way to carry out a shooting attack, the IDF said, killing one. Later Sunday, the military announced the arrest of four suspects in the West Bank — including two in Nablus — as part of the months-long counter-terror crackdown. An IDF statement said gunfire was heard in the area during the operation. Another suspect was detained in the Nablus-area village of Jalud, while the fourth was arrested in Hebron. Israel on Sunday closed its crossings to the West Bank and Gazoo ...Hellhole adjunct to Israel and Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, inhabited by Gazooks. The place was acquired in the wake of the 1967 War and then presented to Paleostinian control in 2006 by Ariel Sharon, who had entered his dotage. It is currently ruled with an iron fist by Hamaswith about the living conditions you'd expect. It periodically attacks the Hated Zionist Entity whenever Iran needs a ruckus created or the hard boyz get bored, getting thumped by the IDF in return. The ruling turbans then wave the bloody shirt and holler loudly about oppressionand disproportionate response... Strip for Paleostinians until the end of the holiday on Tuesday night. Such closures are standard practice during festivals and holidays. The military says they are a preventative measure against attacks in periods of increased friction. Dozens of Paleostinians have been killed, making 2022 the deadliest year in the territory since 2015. Most, but not all, of the Paleostinians killed have been wanted faceless myrmidons or young men and teenagers Posted by: trailing wife 2022-09-26 |
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