Bethlehem rallies in solidarity with Sheikh Jarrah

Hundreds of Palestinians in Bethlehem protested in support of the Sheikh Jarrah families facing eviction by Israeli settlers. 

Marching towards the Israeli separation wall that blocks the city off from Jerusalem, they chanted “Jerusalem is a red line”, “With our blood and souls, we will redeem you, oh Aqsa,” and “Freedom Freedom, Freedom for Sheikh Jarrah.”

Israeli forces fired tear gas and sound bombs at the protesters. Some of them regrouped, setting fire to tires, blocking off the street and throwing rocks. 

“We are here today to say no to the oppression that is happening today against our Palestinian brothers and sisters in Sheikh Jarrah and in Jerusalem. We are here to say no to the Israeli policies that have stolen our rights, our land, and our homes from their owners," said Ghaida Amira, 26. 

"I feel helpless when I see what is happening in Jerusalem. We have been separated by walls and checkpoints from them, and can’t be with them in person or stand next to them throughout the difficulties they are facing."