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Israeli Settlers Set Fire to 10 Vehicles in Jerusalem

22:00 Apr 27 2013 Jerusalem

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ERUSALEM, April 28, 2013 (WAFA) – Israeli settlers Saturday at night set fire to nine vehicles that belong to the United Nations while celebrating a Jewish holiday in Jerusalem, said local sources.

Maysa Abu Ghazali of Wadi Hilweh Information Center said that sources from the UN stated that around nine vehicles were damaged.

The UN didn’t release any statement indicating that the fire was intentional.

Mahmoud Mughrabi, owner of a damaged vehicle, said that his cousin’s house was set on fire as well.

He said that three Palestinians were injured, including a 65 year-old. They were transferred to hospital to receive medical care.

The Israeli police didn’t intervene and is currently awaiting the civil defense’s report.

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