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Israeli Forces Attack Funeral Procession

Israeli Forces Attack Funeral Procession

August 2, 20120 comments

Al Qassam
02/08/2012

Al Khalil – The Israeli military attacked Palestinians in a funeral procession in the village of Beit Ummar north of Al Khalil on Tuesday.

Yousef Abu Maria, spokesperson for the National Committee Against the Wall in Beit Ummar told WAFA news that Israeli occupation forces attacked while the funeral procession was heading to a cemetery located on the main road between Al Khalil and Jerusalem.

The Palestine News Network reported that Israeli forces fired tear gas and sound bombs at the Palestinians and chased young people at the entrance to the village at al-Aseda area.

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