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Israel blocks main entrance to Jerusalem area village

JERUSALEM, December 15, 2016 (WAFA) – Israeli forces on Thursday closed with cement blocks the main entrance leading to the village of Hizma, northeast of Jerusalem, according to local sources.

This came after a night of fierce clashes between youths from the village and Israeli forces during which the forces used tear gas canisters and rubber-coated steel rounds to disperse the youths.

Several injuries by the rubber bullets and suffocation due to gas inhalation were reported during the clashes.

The injured were moved to hospital for medical treatment.

M.N/M.K

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