02 Apr 2019 | 10:58 AM UTC
Israel/Palestinian Terr.: Clashes near Jerusalem leaves one Palestinian dead on April 2
Israeli troops clashed with Palestinians near Jerusalem April 2, killing one Palestinian and wounding three others; further clashes are possible over the coming days
Event
Israeli troops clashed with Palestinians in the Qalandiyah refugee camp near East Jerusalem (West Bank), on Tuesday, April 2, causing the death of one Palestinian and wounding three others. The event reportedly took place when a group of Palestinians threw stones and Molotov cocktails at Israeli forces conducting arrest raids in the area and, whereby they responded with live fire. Further clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces are possible in and near Jerusalem over the coming days.
Context
Israeli forces said they arrested 12 people suspected of involvement in terror activities during the scan of the area.
Clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces are not uncommon in the West Bank.
Advice
Individuals in the Palestinian Territories, particularly those in Jerusalem, are advised to monitor any developments and to avoid all protests and demonstrations due to the risk of violence. Some Western governments advise their citizens against all travel to the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and areas near the Israeli-Lebanese, Israeli-Syrian, and Israeli-Egyptian borders.
