Palestinian held for rock-throwing in Jerusalem’s Old City

A Palestinian youth is arrested Monday on suspicion of throwing rocks at tourists in Jerusalem’s Old City, along the Via Dolorosa street.

There are no reports of injuries or damage. The youth is taken for questioning by police.

The Via Dolorosa is a major pilgrimage site for Christians, and is believed in Christian tradition to be the path trod by Jesus on his way to be crucified.

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