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Palestinians observe grassroots national strike

These are pictures from occupied Jerusalem, where Palestinians are taking part in a grassroots-organised national strike over Israeli violence over the past fortnight.

They were taken by Middle East Eye's correspondent Latifeh Abdellatif, who was attacked by Israeli forces earlier on Tuesday while covering the strike.

Abdellatif was filmed having her hijab pulled at by armed men in Israeli police uniform, as Palestinians nearby attempted to help.

East Jerusalem 18 May
Empty streets in occupied East Jerusalem as Palestinians observe a national strike over Israeli violence (MEE/Latifeh Abdellatif)
East Jerusalem 18 May
As part of the strike, Palestinians have shuttered businesses and withdrawn their labour (MEE/Latifeh Abdellatif)
East Jerusalem
The strike is a grassroots effort that has broad support across the political spectrum (MEE/Latifeh Abdellatif)