Palestinians say over 50 injured in East Jerusalem

2 July 2014, 5:03 pm

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As the rioting over the death of 16-year-old Muhammad Abu Khdeir continues, Palestinian news agency Ma’an reports that over 50 people have been injured so far in ongoing clashes with Israeli security forces.

Citing a Red Crescent paramedic, the news agency reports that 37 Palestinians were hit by rubber bullets, and an additional six by shrapnel.

Israeli security forces point their weapons toward Palestinian protestors during clashes in Shuafat neighborhood in East Jerusalem, on July 2, 2014 (photo credit: AFP PHOTO / AHMAD GHARABLI)

Two others are said to have sustained fractures after being assaulted by police. The remaining five were wounded by other means. 17 of the injured Palestinians are said to require hospitalization.

Ma’an reports that security forces are firing tear gas, rubber bullets, stun grenades, and live fire at the rioters.