A/HRC/16/71 Sharek Youth Forum, on allegations of “moral misconduct”.22 On 10 August, the de facto authorities’ police attacked and forcibly dispersed a protest against the electricity crisis. According to information collected by OHCHR, over ten people were injured and taken to the hospital. Two other participants were arrested, detained and later released.23 The following day security forces launched a campaign to arrest members and supporters of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, the organizers of the protest. Approximately ten persons were arrested, detained for hours and then released. 19. The de facto authorities continued to ban certain Palestinians newspapers in Gaza (Al-Hayat, Al-Quds and Al-Ayyam), and its security forces continued to attack journalists. On 4 August, police officers attacked a reporter while he covered an event in Khan Younis. According to the journalist, police were aware of his status as a journalist, as he had provided his credentials. Yet police beat him and ordered him not to take photos. The journalist had to receive medical treatment. He complained to the police on 5 August and, according to the journalist, the police showed no willingness to investigate the incident.24 IV. The human rights situation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem A. Update on the general human rights situation 1. Tense situation in East Jerusalem 20. Tension in East Jerusalem increased during the reporting period, in particular due to frequent violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians and their properties, the demolition of Palestinian homes by Israeli authorities, limited access for Palestinians to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, arbitrary detention by Israeli security forces and the occupation of Palestinian homes by Israeli settlers. These tensions often resulted in clashes involving Palestinians, Israeli security forces and Israeli settlers. 21. Following the publication of a development plan by the Israeli municipality in early March,25 Silwan became a scene of frequent violent confrontations between Israeli police, Israeli settlers, Israeli private security personnel and Palestinians. On 25 April, clashes were sparked by a march sponsored by Israeli settlers protesting the construction of Palestinian homes. At least 29 Palestinians were injured, including three medical personnel and one journalist.26 22. OHCHR received reports that Israeli police increased arrests of children in Silwan. More than 28 Palestinian children were arrested during the reporting period. Most were arrested at their houses late at night and charged with threatening Israeli security. Some were sentenced to house arrest and prohibited from attending school.27 22 23 24 25 26 27 According to information collected by OHCHR, the de facto authorities’ Ministry of Interior alleged that its security forces found pornographic material on staff computers. According to information gathered by OHCHR. Interview carried out by OHCHR on 8 August. The “King’s Garden” project was presented at a press conference held on 2 March by Israeli Mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat. Jerusalem Center for Social and Economic Rights, “Fierce clashes erupted in Silwan during the provocative march of settlers, 25 April 2010. Available from www.jcser.org. OHCHR visited Silwan on 22 October to monitor. 7