Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces near the Hawara checkpoint south of Nablus on Wednesday night, shortly after Islamic jihadists rioted in Israeli prisons.
At the same time, disturbances were reported in other areas of the West Bank such as Hebron, Bethlehem, Ramallah, Anabata, Jenin and Tubas.
According to Army Radio, the number of Palestinians taking part in demonstrations in all areas is up to 500.
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Solidarity events were called in the city of Ramallah and Gaza City to show support for six security prisoners who were released from an Israeli prison on Monday.
There are also planned marches and rallies in Nablus, Hebron and Bethlehem, the Safa press agency reported.
Police officers and prison guards at the scene of the escape of six Palestinian prisoners, outside Gilboa Prison, northern Israel, September 6, 2021. (credit: FLASH90)
According to the Palestinian Information Center, Palestinian factions are calling on people to stand up for IDF troops, which have been deployed across the West Bank in search of fugitives.
The organization also reported: “Loudspeakers in West Bank mosques prompt people to take to the streets after sunset prayers to take part in marches in support of prisoners and to march to Israeli checkpoints and seam points to face occupation. calls for.”
Local sources: “Large loudspeakers in West Bank mosques call on people to take to the streets after sunset prayers to take part in marches in support of prisoners, and Israeli checkpoints and borders to face the occupation.” Move to the points.”
— Palestinian Information Center (@PalinfoAr) September 8, 2021
According to army radio, there were calls on social media to demonstrate at the Nablus Gate against “guard attacks on Palestinian prisoners”. It is not clear what the scope of the demonstration will be.
In light of the current security situation, KAN News has reported that the shutdown over Rosh Hashanah in Gaza and the West Bank may be extended.
This is a developing story. Jerusalem Post staff and Anna Ahronheim contributed to this report.