QALANDIA, July 22, 2017 (WAFA) – Several Palestinians suffocated on Saturday during clashes that erupted with Israeli forces near Qalandia checkpoint to the north of occupied Jerusalem.

Forces reportedly took over the rooftops of several Palestinian homes near the checkpoint and turned them into military outposts.

Soldiers used tear gas canisters and stun grenades against Palestinians, causing a number of people to suffocate due to tear gas inhalation.

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