Israeli security forces clash with Palestinians near Damascus Gate just outside Jerusalem's Old City on Friday (February 28).

Israeli police clashed with Palestinians who gathered at Damascus Gate, one of the gates of the old city of Jerusalem, to celebrate al-Isra Wal Miraj, a Muslim holiday.

Israeli police intensified their presence and deployed their heavily armed troops in Damascus Gate, and its surrounding area, clashing with Palestinians who gathered at Damascus Gate to celebrate and worship during the Muslim holiday. A boy and a youth were reportedly detained after being assaulted by the police.

Al-Isra Wal Miraj is observed every year on the twenty-seventh day of the Islamic month of Rajab, almost one month before the start of the holy fast month of Ramadan.

RESTRICTION SUMMARY: Jerusalem- 28 February 2022. Israeli security force clash with Palestinians near Damascus Gate just outside Jerusalem's Old City.

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Israeli police attacked Palestinians who gathered at Damascus Gate, one of the gates of the old city of Jerusalem, to celebrate al-Isra Wal Miraj Muslim holiday.

Israeli police intensified their presence and deployed their heavily armed troops in Damascus Gate, and its surrounding area, attacking Palestinians who gathered at Damascus Gate to celebrate and worship this important Muslim holiday. A boy and a youth were reportedly detained after being assaulted by the police.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians observed the al-Isra Wal Miraj Muslim holiday today with worship at al-Aqsa Mosque.

Al-Isra Wal Miraj is observed every year on the 27th day of the Islamic month of Rajab, almost one month before the start of the holy fast month of Ramadan. The date changes every year in the Gregorian calendar.

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