Israeli forces cordon off a mosque in Bethlehem-area village, spurring confrontations

BETHLEHEM: Israeli occupation forces tonight cordoned off a mosque in the village of Harmala, southeast of Bethlehem, according to security sources.

Sources told WAFA correspondent that Israeli forces surrounded the village’s mosque and prevented worshippers from leaving, leading to confrontations.

Israeli soldiers fired live bullets and tear gas canisters during the confrontations, however, no injuries were reported.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA