JERUSALEM, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Israeli forces at the Qalandiya checkpoint near Jerusalem say they were forced to disperse nearly 100 Palestinians who were throwing rocks at them Friday.
Ynetnews reported that the riot north of the Israeli capital came during the first Friday of Ramadan, a religious observance for Muslims. The Israeli news group said no injuries were reported from the checkpoint clash.
Two similar rallies took place along the Israeli security barrier near the West Bank city of Ramallah.
In one of the incidents, nearly 150 Palestinians allegedly began pelting Israeli border troops with rocks. Security forces nearby told Ynetnews that nearly 50 Palestinian protesters and Israeli activists also began throwing stones as part of a similar protest.
Meanwhile, Ramadan ceremonies took place in Jerusalem without major incidents.
Ynetnews said in preparation for the related prayer ceremonies, Israeli officials deployed thousands of troops throughout the city to limit those entering the Old City and the Temple Mount compound.
