Clashes in the Sheikh ‘Grah’ neighborhood continue tonight (Sunday), when police announced that since the morning hours, they have arrested for questioning 12 suspects involved in incidents of public disorder and violence. According to the suspect, two of the suspects sprayed pepper spray on passers-by in the neighborhood, while other suspects were arrested on suspicion of throwing stones and bottles.
Meanwhile, hundreds came to a protest demonstration in Sheikh Jarrah, including MKs Ahmad Tibi, Ofer Kasif and Osama Saadi, who approached the provisional position set up this morning by MK Ben Gvir. Brought about the unrest of the place.The police served as a buffer, and acted to prevent physical harm between the parties.
Riots in Sheikh Jarrah. Photo: Barbie Spring / TPS
Instead, riots began, as we have become accustomed to in recent days, which included urgency between the parties. There were curses at the MKs, Jewish residents and supporters who came with Israeli flags and on the other hand the Arab residents demonstrated on the other side.
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Riots following the arrival of Knesset members from the joint list, Ofer Kasif and Ahmad Tibi to Sheikh Jarrah. The police divide the parties pic.twitter.com/Mx9eTCOrRD
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According to MK Ben Gvir, while meeting with Jerusalem District Commander Doron Turgeman in his office, hundreds of police officers raided the office in Sheikh Jarrah, where the meeting took place. During the activity of the forces on the spot, a confrontation broke out between the parties, during which the Knesset member fainted and was taken to the hospital for further medical treatment.
A confrontation between Ben Gvir and the police, without credit
The latest events are taking place against the background of the entry into the neighborhood of MK Itamar Ben Gvir, who set up his office in a family home that was set on fire over the weekend, in protest of the police’s inability to handle the complaint. In response to his entry into the neighborhood, Hamas responded with a threat: “These acts could cause an explosion, Palestine will come under fire.” The organization also addressed Egypt with a warning: “The occupation is playing with fire.” Meanwhile, there are calls in the Palestinian public to go out and confront the settlers in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.
Ben Gvir commented on the threats, saying: “Following Hamas’ threats to harm the parliamentary bureau we set up today in Shimon Hatzadik, and the intention of extremists to breach security here, I ask all of you to come tonight. Party activists are called to arrive today from 16:00 To strengthen the Jewish residents in the neighborhood. “