Tense scenes as Israeli soldiers clash with Palestinian protesters
Tense scenes as Israeli soldiers clash with Palestinian protesters

Israeli soldiers clashed with Palestinian protesters on Friday (February 21st) near the West Bank town of Nablus.

Footage showed marchers attempting to plant trees in an area close to the Yitzhar Israeli settlement.

Scuffles broke out as Israeli soldiers tried to move the protesters on.

The soldiers then fired tear gas to clear the area.

The Red Crescent Society said they treated 40 people who inhaled tear gas.