Palestinians clash with Israeli forces at protest after Sunday mass
Aug. 30, 2015
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BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Palestinian Christians clashed with Israeli forces following mass on Sunday when demonstrators, including priests, marched to protest renewed work on Israel’s controversial separation wall in the Christian majority town of Beit Jala in the occupied West Bank.
The march, the latest in a string of protests, moved through neighborhoods in the Bethlehem-district town where Israeli forces are extending the separation wall, which is considered illegal under international law.
Israeli forces shot tear-gas at protesters and physical altercations broke out when Israeli forces attempted to suppress the protest.
Two protesters were arrested for allegedly throwing stones at soldiers guarding the construction zone, police said.
One of several clergymen participated in the march, including Archbishop and former Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Michel Sabbah.
Sabbah denounced the work that began earlier this month.
“This land belongs to us,” he said.
“Whatever they do, whatever their courts say, this land belongs to us and it will return to us one day. You are stronger with your guns, but you are not the strongest when it comes to humanity.”