Graffiti in Shuafat
Photo: Israel Police
Molotov cocktail thrown at Jewish home in east Jerusalem
Three violent incidents take place just hours before US Embassy opening: Policeman lightly wounded in eye during operational activity in Silwan, cars vandalized and graffiti spray-painted on walls in Shuafat, and light rail pelted with stones.
A Molotov cocktail was thrown at a Jewish home in east Jerusalem on Sunday night, lightly wounding a policeman engaged in operational activity in the area.
The policeman, who was hurt in his eye, received medical care. Police and Border Guard searched the area for suspects.
In a separate incident, the tires of several cars were slashed in the neighborhood of Shuafat and graffiti reading "Jews wake up!!" were spray-painted on walls. Police launched an investigation into the incident.
Graffiti in Shuafat. 'Jews wake up!!' (Photo: Israel Police)
In a third incident, stones were tossed at the light rail in Shuafat, causing damage to one of the train's windows. There were no reports of injuries. Police forces were dispatched to the area and launched an extensive search for suspects.
The violent events took place several hours before the official opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem.
