Several Santa protesters rallied in the West Bank this week.
Images of #Palestinians "Santa Claus" during clashes with #Israeli troops in the West Bank city of #Bethlehem today pic.twitter.com/0IiPpLyXrP
— Dr. Mads Gilbert (@DrGilbert) December 18, 2015
The Santas chucked rocks and firebombs at Israeli police.
A few of the Santas wore gas masks.
IBTimes reported:
A number of Palestinian protesters dressed like Santa Claus have clashed with the Israeli army while protesting in the West Bank, Bethlehem, on 18 December. Around 50 Palestinians clashed with police, with some throwing fire bombs and rocks at Israeli forces.
A spate of stabbings, shootings and car-rammings has led to increased tension between Israel and Palestine, with a number of deaths reported.
So far 114 Palestinians,19 Israelis and one US citizen have been killed.