On Thursday, crowds of people gathered in Beitunia near the Ofer prison in the occupied West Bank to witness the release of Palestinian prisoners. However, the release was delayed by the Israeli government, leading to sporadic clashes in the area.
During the clashes, Palestinian youth threw stones and blocked the main road in Beitunia with garbage dumpsters and burning tires. In response, Israeli forces used stun grenades, rubber bullets, and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that they treated 14 patients injured in the clashes in Beitunia. Among the injured, three individuals sustained injuries from live bullets, three were hurt by rubber bullets, and eight were treated for exposure to tear gas.
The situation in Beitunia remains tense as tensions between Palestinians and Israeli forces continue to escalate. The delayed release of Palestinian prisoners has further fueled frustrations among the local population.
