Israeli forces violently disperse anti-settlement rally near Qalqiliya, injuries reported

Israeli forces Friday afternoon violently dispersed an anti-settlement rally in Kafr Qaddum town, east of Qalqiliya, according to a local activist.

Murad Ishteiwi said that heavily-armed Israeli soldiers opened fire towards hundreds who marched in the rally, including international activists, hitting seven by rubber-coated steel bullets and causing dozens to suffocate from tear gas.

He added that the soldiers climbed onto the roofs of a number of houses as well as a hilltop overlooking the town, setting ambushes to detain protestors. No detention were made though.

Source: Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA)