Scores injured in Jerusalem clashes; Israeli nationalists shout ‘Death to Arabs'

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The clashes were part of a series of escalating tensions in Jerusalem during Ramadan 2021. Over 50 arrests were made by Israeli police, and approximately 100 Palestinians were reported injured. The confrontation was marked by Israeli ultra-nationalists chanting "Death to Arabs" and Palestinian youth resisting police actions. The clashes were a manifestation of the deep-rooted Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly over contested areas in Jerusalem.


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Scores injured in Jerusalem clashes; Israeli nationalists shout ‘Death to Arabs'

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On the night of April 22-23, 2021, violent clashes erupted in Jerusalem between Palestinian youth and Israeli ultra-nationalists. The Palestinian youth were protesting near the Damascus Gate, while the Israeli ultra-nationalists marched through central Jerusalem chanting anti-Arab slogans.

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Rami Ayyub
Stephen Farrell

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The Israeli ultra-nationalists' chants of "Death to Arabs" and their march towards the Damascus Gate were provocative actions during a sensitive period. One participant expressed his motivation as supporting his people and expressing patriotism for Israel
Palestinians gathered near Damascus Gate as they heard of the approaching Israeli crowd, setting up barriers and using small fireworks against the police. This was in response to perceived restrictions on their traditional Ramadan evening gatherings by Israeli police
The clashes involved Palestinian youth hurling firecrackers and setting fire to garbage bins near the Damascus Gate, and Israeli ultra-nationalists marching and chanting incendiary slogans. Israeli police intervened with riot gear and armoured vehicles, using skunk water to disperse the groups
The clashes were part of ongoing tensions that began with the start of Ramadan on April 13. Palestinians accused Israeli police of preventing their gatherings at Damascus Gate, a crucial site for them during Ramadan. This site and its significance relate to the broader sovereignty dispute over East Jerusalem between Israel and the Palestinians

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Reuters

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2021 Al-Aqsa Mosque Raid

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https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/police-arrest-dozens-jerusalem-clashes-israeli-nationalists-chant-death-arabs-2021-04-23/

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The Israeli ultra-nationalists' chants of "Death to Arabs" and their march towards the Damascus Gate were provocative actions during a sensitive period. One participant expressed his motivation as supporting his people and expressing patriotism for Israel

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Palestinians gathered near Damascus Gate as they heard of the approaching Israeli crowd, setting up barriers and using small fireworks against the police. This was in response to perceived restrictions on their traditional Ramadan evening gatherings by Israeli police

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The clashes involved Palestinian youth hurling firecrackers and setting fire to garbage bins near the Damascus Gate, and Israeli ultra-nationalists marching and chanting incendiary slogans. Israeli police intervened with riot gear and armoured vehicles, using skunk water to disperse the groups

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