Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah face more arrests, intimidation

Friday evening saw further rounds of arrests and intimidation of Palestinians in the occupied East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah.

Live ammunition was fired at residents in the neighbourhood, further inflaming tensions.

Armed Israeli police have continued to patrol the neighbourhood, which has been a focal point for protests over the past week, as some residents face imminent eviction by an Israeli court. 

Armed police were stationed in many parts of the neighbourhood, many on horseback.

Family members facing eviction came out to chant protest songs and express indignation at what they say is injustice from both the Israeli court and Israeli forces.

Police have caused road blocks in the area, while earlier today, skunk water was used to stop people from gathering in groups and journalists covering the unfolding of events were harassed and told to leave. 

Palestinians have been protesting over the past week, over the forced evictions of Sheikh Jarrah residents and the attacks on al-Aqsa Mosque.