Israeli troops inflict injuries on at least 14 Palestinians in clashes close to Ofer prison
Jerusalem on Edge: Palestinians Injured in Beitunia Clash with Israeli Forces
A troublesome incident erupted in Beitunia, occupied West Bank, on Thursday.
In a harrowing turn of events, at least fourteen Palestinians found themselves on the receiving end of Israeli force, sustaining injuries from live ammunition, rubber bullets, and tear gas. The brutal clash, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent (PRCS), took place near Israeli Ofer prison.
Among the wounded, three were struck by live bullets, two were hit by rubber bullets, and eight were affected by tear gas inhalation. The PRCS teams worked diligently on the scene, surrounding the troubled Israeli prison, where the much-anticipated release of Palestinian prisoners was due, as part of the temporary truce.
As is the norm for each prisoner release, an eager crowd gathered near the prison, comprising civilians, journalists, and members of the press. Often, the sight of Red Cross vehicles carrying the freed prisoners would bring forth a collective sigh of relief, yet today, that moment was marred by Israeli aggression.
Official reports suggest that Israeli forces targeted the gathered crowd with rubber bullets and tear gas, inspiring a tense atmosphere. This unfortunate incident occurred ahead of the planned release of 110 Palestinian prisoners, both male and female, with the release scheduled for 5:00 PM local time, as confirmed by sources from the Palestinian Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners Commission.
The scheduled release was temporarily delayed following chaotic scenes in the Gaza Strip during a previous delivery of hostages released by Palestinian militias. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced concerns over the situation, urging mediators to prevent any recurrence of such threatening scenes.
As tensions simmer, it's essential to keep a close eye on developments in the West Bank and the Ofer Prison region.
Related Topics:- Beitunia Clashes- Israeli Forces- West Bank- Ofer Prison- Palestinian Red Crescent- Benjamin Netanyahu- Palestinian Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners Commission- Ceasefire- EFE
Firefighters were called to the scene in Beitunia, West Bank, to treat Palestinians who were affected by tear gas inhalation during a clash with Israeli forces.
The clash took place near the Israeli Ofer prison, where a release of Palestinian prisoners was due as part of the temporary truce, marred by Israeli aggression involving rubber bullets and tear gas.
In addition to the firefighters, other witnesses at the scene included civilians, journalists, and members of the press, stirring concerns from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over potential escalation of war-and-conflicts-related incidents.
The latest developments come under the broader topics of general-news and politics, affecting the ongoing peace process in the region, with EFE providing updates on the Beitunia Clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces in the West Bank.
