Minister of Jerusalem Affairs, Mr. Fadi Hidmi, condemned the attacks by Israeli settlers and police on Palestinians at the Damascus Gate in occupied East Jerusalem. The continuation of attacks since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan is a reaffirmation of the need for international protection of Jerusalimates against daily settler attacks. Mr. Hidmi pointed out that Israeli aggression coincided with the convening of the United Nations Security Council to examine developments in the Palestinian territories, indicating that Israel was flouting and discrediting fundamental principles of international law. He called on the international community to take swift and urgent action to end the attacks by Israeli settlers and police on Palestinian citizens. For further details, click here