Palestinians cheer as Israeli barriers come down after Jerusalem Ramadan clashes
Palestinians celebrate outside Damascus Gate after barriers that were put up by Israeli police are removed, allowing them to access the main square that has been the focus of a week of clashes around Jerusalem s Old City April 25, 2021. REUTERS/Ammar Awad reuters tickers
This content was published on April 26, 2021 - 00:42
April 26, 2021 - 00:42
By Eli Berlzon Stephen Farrell
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Palestinians gathered in celebration outside Jerusalem s Damascus Gate on Sunday night after barriers put up by Israeli police were removed, allowing them access to a square that became the focus of nightly Ramadan clashes.
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26 April, 2021, 5:06 pm
People gather outside Damascus Gate after barriers that were put up by Israeli police are removed, allowing access to the main square that has been the focus of a week of clashes around Jerusalem s Old City April 25, 2021. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Palestinians gathered in celebration outside Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate on Sunday night after barriers put up by Israeli police were removed, allowing them access to a square that became the focus of nightly Ramadan clashes.
Thousands filled the East Jerusalem plaza late on Sunday, some waving Palestinian flags, after police permitted them access to the tiered entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City that is a popular night-time meeting place during the Muslim holy month.
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