Policeman injured in East Jerusalem clashes

At least one Arab teen arrested after rocks, fireworks hurled at Israeli security officers in Issawiya, Ras al-Amud

Illustrative photo of a Palestinian protester arguing with Israeli police during clashes in East Jerusalem (photo credit: AFP/ AHMAD GHARABLI)
Illustrative photo of a Palestinian protester arguing with Israeli police during clashes in East Jerusalem (photo credit: AFP/ AHMAD GHARABLI)

An Israeli police officer was injured Saturday in clashes with Arab rioters in East Jerusalem.

Rioters in the neighborhoods of Ras al-Amud and Issawiya threw rocks and fired fireworks at police officers.

One police officer suffered minor injuries to his hand after being struck by a rock.

Police dispersed the crowds with riot dispersal means.

A 17-year-old resident of the a-Tur neighborhood of East Jerusalem was arrested.

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