Israeli Police Clash with Arab Protesters
Published: 24 March, 2009, 15:44
Israeli police have used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse a protest by Arab residents of Umm el-Fahm, which is one of Israel's largest Arab towns.
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Published: 24 March, 2009, 15:44
Israeli police have used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse a protest by Arab residents of Umm el-Fahm, which is one of Israel's largest Arab towns.