Palestinians, including children, arrested in Jerusalem’s Old City

Middle East Eye · May 17, 2026 Human Rights

Palestinians, including children, arrested in Jerusalem’s Old City Palestinian officials said Israeli police detained several Palestinians in the Old City of Jerusalem late Saturday after confrontations involving Israeli settlers and residents. The Jerusalem Governorate said some of those taken into custody were children. According to the governorate, a 16-year-old Palestinian with medical conditions requiring regular treatment was detained after being attacked by settlers.

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