Saturday, July 17, 2021

In the West Bank, Israeli forces raided a scout camp near Bayt Jala, forcing the campers to take down Palestinian flags. 2 Palestinians were arrested at checkpoints in Zabbuba and Bethlehem. In East Jerusalem, Israeli forces violently dispersed Palestinian protesters in Sheikh Jarrah, causing injuries from physical assault. 2 Palestinians were arrested in the Old City. (WAFA, WAFA 7/17; PCHR 7/29)

The UNRWA said that the U.S. will contribute $135.8 million to its budget. (WAFA 7/17; MEMO 7/18)