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Israeli police and Palestinians clash outside the Lion's Gate of Jerusalem's Old City on July 18. At least two journalists were injured while covering the protests. (Reuters/Ammar Awad)

Two journalists injured as Israeli police break up Jerusalem protest

July 20, 2017 5:24 PM EDT

New York, July 20, 2017–Israeli authorities should ensure that journalists can cover protests and unrest safely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. At least two journalists were injured on July 18 as police broke up protests in Jerusalem, the local press freedom group Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedom (MADA) told CPJ.