East Jerusalem: Sheikh Jarrah protesters clash with Israeli police over eviction plans

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Dozens of Arab solidarity activists and Israeli left-wing activists could be seen clashing with police in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem, on Friday, as they protested plans to evict 28 Palestinian families from the neighbourhood.

Scuffles broke out between Israeli police and demonstrators, with a small group of Israeli counter-protesters seen filming the gathering and arguing with the activists.

Protester Muhammad Abu Al-Hummus accused the police of acting in a ‘barbaric’ way towards the Palestine supporters.

“We were attacked and they beat us. Of course, this event is normal. We are used to it every week that they beat us and attack the Palestinian flags in our hands, but this does not affect us,” said Al-Hummus.

The High Court of Justice (HCJ) has offered Sheikh Jarrah residents a deal to allow them to remain in their homes for 15 years, during which they would be obliged to pay rent to the Israeli Nahalat Shimon organisation.

The residents have yet to accept the negotiation, maintaining that they have the right to ownership of the properties.

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SOT, Muhammad Abu Al-Hummus, Protester (Arabic): “Today, it was barbaric behaviour by the Israeli occupation towards the Palestinian flag and foreign solidarity. We were attacked and they beat us. Of course, this event is normal. We are used to it every week that they beat us and attack the Palestinian flags in our hands, but this does not affect us, and God willing, we will continue until we end the problem in Sheikh Jarrah and until the citizens can settle down.”

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