Silwan, Jerusalem (SILWANIC) -- A large force of Israeli troops are amassing at the entrances to the Wadi Rababa and Wadi Hilweh districts of Silwan. Three Palestinians have already been arrested this morning. The arrested are: Muhammad Abu Nab (35), his nephew Muhammad Abu Nab (19) and Taleb el Auar (23).
Tensions are also running high in Baten al-Hawa neighborhood this morning, with a high presence of Israeli troops and police on and around the Beit Yonatan settlement. Next to this lies the Abu Nab home, which is threatened with eviction by the Israeli courts. A large number of residents and activists have also gathered at the site.
Israeli forces in Wadi Rababa, Wadi Hilweh and Baten al-Hawa « Wadi Hilweh Information Center – Silwan, Jerusalem