2 injured after clashes break out in Nablus as Jews visit Joseph's Tomb

• Published date: 27 September 2021
• Author: TZVI JOFFRE
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

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As the Israeli forces and worshippers entered the city, dozens of Palestinians rioted, throwing rocks and explosives towards their vehicles and firing towards security forces, according to Border Police.

Border Police responded to the riots with live fire and riot dispersal methods. One officer was lightly wounded by an explosive and transferred for treatment in an IDF clinic. Another officer was injured lightly by a stone that hit his face. The officer was treated at the scene and continued operating.

Amid the firefight, damage was caused to an armored vehicle belonging to Border Police.

All of the worshippers have left the...