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Added on the 27/02/2023 19:28:32 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Israeli police disperse a few dozen ultra-Orthodox Jews blocking a road in Jerusalem during a demonstration against their conscription into the military. The protest took place as Israel's top court held a hearing session to strike down the decades-old exemption of Jewish men from army service. IMAGES
Israeli forces use tear gas to disperse a crowd of Palestinians gathered near the Ofer prison, as they await the release of prisoners as part of an hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. IMAGES
South African police disperse protesters holding bottles, machetes and axes in Johannesburg's central business district. This is the third day in a row that South Africa has succumb to xenophobic attacks, with sporadic violence targeting foreign-owned stores and enterprises. IMAGES
Palestinians called for a "day of rage" on Friday and Israeli police deployed in large numbers as US President Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital sent shockwaves through the region for a second day. IMAGES of a demonstration in Bethlehem
Protesters outside the Israeli embassy in London, wave the Israeli flag and call for the return of the hostages who have been held captive by Hamas since 7 October. The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has entered its 12 month with little sign of respite for the Palestinian territory or hope for Israeli hostages still held captive. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.