YEMEN Press Agency

Palestinians suffocate in clashes with Israeli occupation forces in Hebron

WEST BANK, Dec. 18 (YPA) – Dozens of Palestinians on Friday suffocated from teargas fired by the Israeli military during clashes that broke out in the Bab al-Zawyeh area in central Hebron city, in the southern occupied West Bank, according to WAFA News Agency .

Israeli occupation forces stationed at the Shuhada Street checkpoint stormed central Hebron city amid the firing of tear gas canisters and stun grenades towards residents and commercial shops in the area, spurring clashes with residents.

Dozens suffocated due to tear gas inhalation, the agency added.

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