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Palestinian suspect arrested following attack on Israeli near Samuel’s Tomb

The Israel Police said in a statement that Border Police officers had pushed back rioters and put an end to violence at the scene between Palestinians and Israelis.

The Tomb of Samuel (known in Arabic as Nebi Samuel), to the northeast of Jerusalem, Nov. 1, 2019. Photo by Mila Aviv/Flash90.
The Tomb of Samuel (known in Arabic as Nebi Samuel), to the northeast of Jerusalem, Nov. 1, 2019. Photo by Mila Aviv/Flash90.

A Palestinian suspect was arrested on Friday in connection with a violent confrontation that broke out near the Tomb of Samuel north of Jerusalem, according to the Israel Police.

The incident began with a protest by tens of Palestinians from the village of Nebi Samuel against a decision by the Israeli authorities to seal one of the village gates, according to Ynet.

When a group of Israeli Jews arrived at the site during the demonstration, a violent conflict ensued, during which the demonstrators assaulted a member of the Israeli group, said the report.

Border Police put an end to violence, arresting one suspect for assault, the Israel Police said in a statement.

The Tomb of Samuel is traditionally recognized as the gravesite of the biblical prophet Samuel and overlooks the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramot.

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