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Israeli forces injure five Palestinians in Bethlehem clashes

BETHLEHEM, March 15, 2017 (WAFA) – Five Palestinians were injured last night during clashes with Israeli forces in Dehesha refugee camp, near Bethlehem, while a sixth was injured by Israeli fire while he was on his way to work in Jerusalem, according to security sources.

Clashes erupted between Israeli forces and Palestinian teenagers at the entrance to the camp, during which the forces used live fire to disperse them, injuring five of them, including one in the head. The five were moved to nearby Beit Jala public hospital, where their conditions were described as moderate.

The Israeli forces arrested two Palestinians in the aftermath of the clashes.

Meanwhile, a Palestinian worker from nearby al-Abidiya village was injured in his thigh bone by Israeli forces fire while he was on his way to work in Jerusalem. He was identified as Ahmad Radaydah, 27.

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