Bet Safafa Facebook page reports that residents of Bet Safafa protested against the planned route of road number 4 at Dov Hoz street, east Jerusalem today. The protest was pre- coordinated earlier with the Police. Despite that, police cavalry were deployed to disperse the protest, chased the protesters and injured 3 of them. Undercover policemen disguised as protesters were spotted in the crowd attempting to provoke the protesters. 8 protesters were arrested while standing on the pavement of them 1 is a minor. The people of Bet Safafa are currently protesting in front of Moriyah police station, Talpiot. Bet Safafa FB page updated that the minor has been released.
12:23 cairo time-2.3.2013
7 Protesters from Bet Safafa are still held in custody. There will be a court discussion today regarding the extension of their arrest. The people of Bet Safafa call on solidarity protest vigil in front of court. Accurate time and location to be announced later.
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