Clashes erupt across the West Bank for 17th day
Israeli forces prevented marches across the West Bank on Sunday, as clashes continued for the 17th consecutive day.
In Hebron, Israeli forces stopped a march held by Palestinian students from Hebron's Polytechnic University near the Israeli settlement of Beit Hijai in the southern occupied West Bank, locals said.
Israeli forces shot tear gas and rubber-coated steel bullets at protesters, while the Palestinian students launched stones at Israeli forces, reported Maan News.
In Tulkarem, Israeli forces shot tear gas and stun grenades at Palestinian students from al-Khadouri University in the northern occupied West Bank, after clashes broke out during an anti-occupation protest at the university.
In Bethlehem Israeli forces reportedly hit a 15-year-old Palestinian in the head with a tear gas canister in Dar Salah village in east Bethlehem during clashes in the area.
