Clashes erupt in East Jerusalem

Clashes have erupted between Palestinian youths and Israeli security forces in East Jerusalem.

Israeli security forces surrounded the homes of Ghassan Abu Odai and Odai Abu Jamal, two cousins from East Jerusalem, in the Jabal al-Mukaber district of the city and clashes broke out immediately.

"Palestinian youths are hurling stones at Israeli troops while the latter fire stun grenades and teargas," one eyewitness told Anadolu Agency on condition of anonymity.

At least 14 youths suffered temporary asphyxiation due to excessive teargas inhalation, he added.

At least seven Palestinians were detained by Israeli troops during the violence, the witnesses said.