In pictures: Fifth day of clashes

Violence has again swept through the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with several killed in a fifth day of clashes between Palestinians and the Israeli security forces.

Palestinians and Israeli troops have waged running gun battles, despite appeals from around the world for a ceasefire

The violence has now claimed more than 30 lives and left many more injured

Israeli forces have been firing rubber-coated bullets at Palestinians, who have been throwing Molotov cocktails and stones

In some areas, Palestinian policemen have tried to prevent demonstrators from throwing stones at Israeli troops

The Israeli army has sent tanks to parts of the West Bank in a sign of military strength