Israeli occupation forces attack Al-Sharif mourners, detain tens

May 18, 2022

Israeli occupation forces detained more than 50 young Jerusalemite men during confrontations that erupted in occupied Jerusalem, following the former's attack against the funeral procession of the martyr Walid Al-Sharif.

The Asra Media Office said that the occupation forces launched a large-scale detention raid that targeted mourners of Al-Sharif in the Mujahideen Cemetery, Salah El-Din Street, and Bab Al-Sahera.

The Office added that the detained were all attacked and abused by the occupying forces, and their detention was extended for varying periods to be interrogated.