Israeli occupation forces attack Palestinians celebrating Prophet’s Birthday in al-Quds

OCCUPIED PALESTINE, Oct, 08(YPA) – Israeli occupation forces On Saturday  attacked and dispersed hundreds of Palestinian civilians, and injured and arrested some of them while celebrating Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday in the vicinity of Damascus Gate in occupied al-Quds  (Jerusalem), Palestinian media reported.

WAFA News Agency said a large number of Israeli occupation police officers raided Bab al-Amud (Damascus Gate) plaza in occupied al-Quds, as hundreds of Palestinians were celebrating the occasion.

The occupation forces assaulted the attendees and injured and arrested many of them, dispersing the crowd by force.

At least six Palestinians were arrested by the occupation police during the attack, the agency added.

Prior to this, hundreds of Palestinians from the city and other areas gathered to celebrate the holiday.

The events remained peaceful until the occupation police raided the plaza, beating Palestinians and arresting many of them.

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