11 year old arrested by Israeli troops, clashes in Bir Ayyub « Wadi Hilweh Information Center – Silwan, Jerusalem

11 year old arrested by Israeli troops, clashes in Bir Ayyub

Friday, 17 December, 2010 | 12:58

Israeli troops and settlers’ guards in Bir Ayyub, Silwan – Archive

Silwan, Jerusalem (SILWANIC) — Israeli troops arrested a Palestinian child in the Bir Ayyub district of Silwan last night, 16 December, as the youth was returning from a school trip. Eyewitnesses report that 11 year old Khadr Jamjoum received blows to the head as he was seized by Israeli soldiers. Troops fired gas and sound bombs at the bus returning students to their homes after a school excursion, also firing gas grenades indiscriminately in the street and at shops, resulting in minor clashes between residents and Israeli troops and settler guards. Eyewitnesses also state that soldiers fired live ammunition during the clashes.

Tags: Child Arrests, Clashes

11 year old arrested by Israeli troops, clashes in Bir Ayyub « Wadi Hilweh Information Center – Silwan, Jerusalem.