![Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32207961_36923886.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "GAZA CITY, GAZA - SEPTEMBER 4: Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on September 4, 2018. ( Ali Jadallah - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32207961_36923892.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "GAZA CITY, GAZA - SEPTEMBER 4: Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on September 4, 2018. ( Ali Jadallah - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32207961_36923891.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "GAZA CITY, GAZA - SEPTEMBER 4: Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on September 4, 2018. ( Ali Jadallah - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians stage a protest against US decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32207961_36923890.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "GAZA CITY, GAZA - SEPTEMBER 4: Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on September 4, 2018. ( Ali Jadallah - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians stage a protest against US decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians stage a protest against US decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32207961_36923889.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "GAZA CITY, GAZA - SEPTEMBER 4: Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on September 4, 2018. ( Ali Jadallah - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians stage a protest against US decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians stage a protest against US decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32207961_36923888.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "GAZA CITY, GAZA - SEPTEMBER 4: Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on September 4, 2018. ( Ali Jadallah - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians stage a protest against US decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians stage a protest against US decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32207961_36923887.jpg?w=393&h=262&ssl=1 "GAZA CITY, GAZA - SEPTEMBER 4: Palestinians stage a protest against U.S. decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on September 4, 2018. ( Ali Jadallah - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians stage a protest against US decision to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in front of Beit Hanoun border gate in Gaza City, Gaza on 4 September, 2018 [Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925444.jpg?w=393&h=262&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces’ intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925445.jpg?w=799&h=528&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces’ intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925446.jpg?w=596&h=397&ssl=1 "RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - SEPTEMBER 4: A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on September 04, 2018. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )")
A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces’ intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925447.jpg?w=596&h=397&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces’ intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925448.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces’ intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925449.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces’ intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925450.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces’ intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925451.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces’ intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925452.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces’ intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian is being detained by Israeli forces during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925453.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - SEPTEMBER 4: A Palestinian is being detained by Israeli forces during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on September 04, 2018. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )")
A Palestinian is being detained by Israeli forces during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian is being detained by Israeli forces during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925454.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
A Palestinian is being detained by Israeli forces during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces intervene Palestinians during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925455.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - SEPTEMBER 4: Israeli forces intervene Palestinians during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on September 04, 2018. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces intervene Palestinians during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli forces intervene Palestinians during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925456.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - SEPTEMBER 4: Israeli forces intervene Palestinians during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on September 04, 2018. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )")
Israeli forces intervene Palestinians during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians run away from tear gas fired by Israeli forces to disperse a protest, held against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925457.jpg?w=596&h=397&ssl=1 "RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - SEPTEMBER 4: Palestinians run away from tear gas fired by Israeli forces to disperse a protest, held against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on September 04, 2018. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )")
Palestinians run away from tear gas fired by Israeli forces to disperse a protest, held against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians run away from tear gas fired by Israeli forces to disperse a protest, held against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925458.jpg?w=596&h=397&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
Palestinians run away from tear gas fired by Israeli forces to disperse a protest, held against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![Palestinians run away from tear gas fired by Israeli forces to disperse a protest, held against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925459.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
Palestinians run away from tear gas fired by Israeli forces to disperse a protest, held against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![Israeli occupation forces [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925460-e1543410469572.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
Israeli occupation forces [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![AFP photographer Joe Dyke lies on the floor as he gets injured by the intervention of Israeli forces while covering demonstrations in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925461.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - SEPTEMBER 4: AFP photographer Joe Dyke lies on the floor as he gets injured by the intervention of Israeli forces while covering demonstrations in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on September 04, 2018. Issam Rimavi, a photojournalist of the Turkey's Anadolu Agency, AFP photographer Abbas Mumin were also hit in the feet after Israeli soldiers opened fire with plastic bullets. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )")
AFP photographer Joe Dyke lies on the floor as he gets injured by the intervention of Israeli forces while covering demonstrations in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![AFP photographer Joe Dyke lies on the floor as he gets injured by the intervention of Israeli forces while covering demonstrations in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925462.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - SEPTEMBER 4: AFP photographer Joe Dyke lies on the floor as he gets injured by the intervention of Israeli forces while covering demonstrations in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on September 04, 2018. Issam Rimavi, a photojournalist of the Turkey's Anadolu Agency, AFP photographer Abbas Mumin were also hit in the feet after Israeli soldiers opened fire with plastic bullets. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )")
AFP photographer Joe Dyke lies on the floor as he gets injured by the intervention of Israeli forces while covering demonstrations in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925463.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - SEPTEMBER 4: A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on September 04, 2018. ( Issam Rimawi - Anadolu Agency )")
A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces’ intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]
![A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces' intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians' fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180904_2_32208731_36925464.jpg?w=396&h=264&ssl=1 "Protest in Ramallah")
A Palestinian uses a slingshot to throw stones in response to Israeli forces’ intervention during a protest against Israeli settlement construction on Palestinians’ fields, in the village of Ras Karkar near Ramallah, West Bank on 4 September, 2018 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]