An-Najah News - According to a local source, dozens of Palestinians suffocated by tear gas fired by Israeli forces during clashes that broke out in the town of Beit Ummar near Hebron.

Israeli forces stormed in Beit Ummar and took over the rooftop of a local resident’s house after holding the family in one room, leading to clashes with the town residents said Mohammad Awad, a local activist.

Forces opened live fire and showered the resident with tear gas canisters.
Dozens suffocated due to tear gas inhalation. They were all treated at the scene.