Palestinians scuffle with Israeli police in Jerusalem over ban on gatherings in Ramadhan

Palestinians have scuffled with Israeli police in occupied East Jerusalem, amid mounting tensions over a ban on gatherings and anger fuelled by videos posted of attacks.

The fresh violence came after clashes in which Palestinian Red Crescent reported at least 105 wounded, of whom approximately 20 were transferred to hospital, while the Israeli police said 20 officers had been injured.

Police had barred access to some areas where Palestinians usually gather in large numbers during the holy month of Ramadan – sparking confrontations outside one of the entrances to the City.

Tensions were fuelled by the arrival of far-right Israeli Jewish groups at the end of a march during which they harassed Palestinians and chanted “death to Arabs”.

After calm during daylight hours on Friday, skirmishes broke out again as thousands of Muslim worshippers left Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after evening prayers, when they found themselves confronted by dozens of armed police, including officers on horseback.