Civil Unrest

29
Jun 2021
17:46 UTC

Israel & Palestinian Territories Tactical (UPDATE): Live fire reported against protesters in East Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood during evening hours of June 29; avoid all travel

Please be advised:

  • Emerging reports indicate that clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces are currently ongoing in East Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood during the evening hours of June 29. 
  • Video footage shows Palestinian protesters hurling firecrackers toward Israeli security forces and the latter using live fire against some of the protesters.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Jerusalem on June 29 are advised to avoid all travel to East Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood due to the heightened unrest reported at the locale.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL High
AFFECTED AREA Silwan, East Jerusalem; Israel & Palestinian Territories
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Please be advised:

  • Emerging reports indicate that clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces are currently ongoing in East Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood during the evening hours of June 29. 
  • Video footage shows Palestinian protesters hurling firecrackers toward Israeli security forces and the latter using live fire against some of the protesters.

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in Jerusalem on June 29 are advised to avoid all travel to East Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood due to the heightened unrest reported at the locale.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL High
AFFECTED AREA Silwan, East Jerusalem; Israel & Palestinian Territories
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible