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Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem arrested, beaten by Israeli forces

JERUSALEM - MEE correspondent Lubna Masarwa reports that Israeli police have been beating unarmed protesters in West Jerusalem, outside the US embassy site. 

"The atmosphere is becoming very tense as dignitaries speak inside the US embassy site," said Masarwa. 

"From what I have seen, dozens of Palestinians present have been arrested and beaten by Israeli security forces. Two Palestinians have been injured in front of me."