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Sunday, May 31, 1998 Published at 08:02 GMT 09:02 UK


World: Middle East

Scuffle in Jerusalem

Israel police arrest a Palestinian during the clash at the Damascus Gate

There has been an outbreak of fighting in Jerusalem between groups of Israeli Jews and Palestinians.

It occurred near Damascus Gate one of the entrances to the Old City as the Jews returned home after praying at the Wailing Wall.

About 10 people are reported to be slightly injured, including several policemen.

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