TEL AVIV, Israel. – Israeli troops blocked the main entrance of the Palestinian city of Hizma, north-east of Jerusalem, the scene of recent clashes between soldiers of Tel Aviv and the local population.

After an armed night raid, Israeli troops placed several blocks of concrete impeding the access or exit from the city.

In addition, soldiers forced to close shops alleging danger of attack after the recent launching of stones against an Israeli bus that circulated near Hizma.

During clashes with the local population rejecting these measures, Israeli soldiers fired combat ammunition, rubber-coated steel bullets, tear gas and stun grenades, although no injuries or arrests were reported between the protesters.