52 arrested for East Jerusalem rioting

Fifty-two people have been arrested in East Jerusalem overnight on suspicion of taking part in riots in the area in recent days, the police say in a statement.

Meanwhile, the IDF arrests 20 people in the West Bank. They are being questioned by security forces.

The police and army have been carrying out large sweeps in both places over the last few days.

Over 600 people have been arrested in East Jerusalem over the last few weeks on suspicion of taking part in violent riots in the capital in early July, according to army figures.

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