UN Security Council to meet on situation in Al-Quds

The council is to meet behind closed doors after a request from Tunisia, three security council diplomats told the newspaper.

The situation in Al-Quds escalated over the weekend, with medics saying around 600 Palestinians have been injured in violent clashes with Israeli security forces since Friday evening.

Meanwhile Palestinians and Arab Israelis demonstrated Sunday night against Israeli policies in Al-Quds, with more clashes reported. At least 25 people were wounded and 23 people arrested, the Times of Israel said.

The situation in the occupied West Bank and Arab-dominated East Al-Quds has been tense since the beginning of Ramadan, the Muslim fasting month. Many Palestinians are angry because Israeli police had cordoned off areas of the Old City.

In addition, some Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah are facing eviction from their homes by Israeli authorities, further heightening tensions.