Key facts
- Israeli forces used tear gas and stun grenades against Palestinian visitors at Solomon's Pools near Bethlehem.
- The incident led to several people suffering from suffocation, including two young children.
- Access to the tourist site was closed, and movement restrictions were imposed on Palestinians.
- The Israeli military also conducted operations in Al-Khader town, Deheishe refugee camp, Deir Ballut, and Old Askar refugee camp.
- Sources report increased Israeli incursions and attacks on Palestinian residents and visitors at Solomon's Pools.
Israeli occupation forces used tear gas and stun grenades against Palestinian visitors at the Solomon’s Pools tourist site near Bethlehem on Friday evening, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa. The forces reportedly stormed the site, deploying patrols and firing barrages of tear gas and stun grenades, causing several people to suffer from suffocation.