Asira Al Quibliya - Clashes have broken out between protesters and Israeli security forces, as Palestinians mark Nakba - or Catastrophe – Day with rallies and a general strike in the West Bank. Dozens are said to be injured.More than 80 Palestinians have been injured in Ramallah, where the most violent clashes are reported on a day which marks the establishment of Israel 64 years ago, but also reminds Palestinians of their ensuing exodus.


Sixty-three Palestinians were injured outside Ofer prison and 21 were wounded at the Qalandiya checkpoint between Ramallah and Jerusalem, local Ma'an News agency reports, citing medics.