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A Palestinian protester stands near Palestinian riot police after they intervened in clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli forces in the West Bank city of Hebron February 22, 2013. Israeli forces clashed with Palestinian protesters throughout the occupied West Bank on Friday, capping a week of violence amid a hunger strike by four Palestinians in Israeli jails. REUTERS/Darren Whiteside

Jerusalem - Palestinians rallying in support of four hunger striking prisoners have clashed with Israeli forces in the West Bank and at a holy site in Jerusalem.

Israel’s military said hundreds of Palestinians in Hebron and elsewhere in the West Bank threw rocks at soldiers who responded with tear gas. Palestinian emergency services said dozens were treated for tear gas inhalation and rubber bullet wounds.

In Jerusalem, dozens of Palestinians emerging from Friday prayers threw rocks at officers who responded with stun grenades, police said. That clash was at a key holy site known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary.

Protests have been ongoing for about a week. Israel holds a few thousand Palestinians on charges ranging from rock throwing to deadly attacks.

Palestinian protesters and journalists gather at a barricade at Shuhaida Street in the divided West Bank city of Hebron, 22 February 2013. Riots broke out as part of the annual protest against the closure of Shuhaida Street where many Palestinians in the divided city lost their shops and homes. Israel has kept the area closed for the past 19 years since Israeli settler Baruch Goldstein murdered 19 Muslim worshippers at the Cave of the Patriarchs 19 years ago. (Credit: EPA)

Israeli police surrounded by tear gas during riots in the Old City of the West Bank city of Hebron, 22 February 2013. Riots broke out as part of the annual protest against the closure of Shuhaida Street where many Palestinians in the divided city lost their shops and homes. Israel has kept the area closed for the past 19 years since Israeli settler Baruch Goldstein murdered 19 Muslim worshippers at the Cave of the Patriarchs 19 years ago. (Credit: EPA)

An Israeli Border Policeman fires a tear gas canister towards Palestinians protesting in the West Bank city of Hebron, 22 February 2013. Riots broke out as part of the annual protest against the closure of Shuhaida Street where many Palestinians in the divided city lost their shops and homes. Israel has kept the area closed for the past 19 years since Israeli settler Baruch Goldstein murdered 19 Muslim worshippers at the Cave of the Patriarchs 19 years ago. (Credit: EPA)

Palestinians scatter as they are chased by Israeli riot police during riots in the Old City of the West Bank city of Hebron, 22 February 2013. Riots broke out as part of the annual protest against the closure of Shuhaida Street where many Palestinians in the divided city lost their shops and homes. Israel has kept the area closed for the past 19 years since Israeli settler Baruch Goldstein murdered 19 Muslim worshippers at the Cave of the Patriarchs 19 years ago. (Credit: EPA)

An Israeli Border Policeman looks through his rifle sights towards Palestinian protesters hurling rocks during riots in the West Bank city of Hebron, 22 February 2013. Riots broke out as part of the annual protest against the closure of Shuhaida Street where many Palestinians in the divided city lost their shops and homes. Israel has kept the area closed for the past 19 years since Israeli settler Baruch Goldstein murdered 19 Muslim worshippers at the Cave of the Patriarchs 19 years ago. (Credit: EPA)

Palestinians hurl rocks toward Israeli police during riots in the Old City of the West Bank city of Hebron, 22 February 2013. Riots broke out as part of the annual protest against the closure of Shuhaida Street where many Palestinians in the divided city lost their shops and homes. Israel has kept the area closed for the past 19 years since Israeli settler Baruch Goldstein murdered 19 Muslim worshippers at the Cave of the Patriarchs 19 years ago. (Credit: EPA)

Palestinians shout slogans during a protest near al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount, or the Harim el Sharif, in Jerusalem’s Old City, 22 February 2013, following friday prayers. Palestinians were protesting the continued holding of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. (Credit: EPA)

Israeli riot police arrest a Palestinian near the al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount, or the Harim el Sharif, in Jerusalem’s Old City, 22 February 2013 after clashes erupted following Friday prayers. Palestinians were protesting the continued detention of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. (Credit: EPA)

Palestinians shout slogans during a protest near the Dome of the Rock (behind) and the al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount, or the Harim el Sharif, in Jerusalem’s Old City, 22 February 2013, following friday prayers. Palestinians were protesting the continued holding of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. (Credit: EPA)

Israeli soldiers arrest a Palestinian protester during clashes near Huwwara checkpoint near Nablus, West Bank, 22 February 2013. At least 26 people were reported injured during the clashes that folloed a rally supporting prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails. (Credit: EPA)

Israeli soldiers arrest a Palestinian protester during clashes near Huwwara checkpoint near Nablus, West Bank, 22 February 2013. At least 26 people were reported injured during the clashes that folloed a rally supporting prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails. (Credit: EPA)

Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes with Israeli soldiers during the weekly protest against the Jewish settlement of Qadomem, near Nablus, West Bank, 22 February 2013. 16 Palestinian were wounded during the clashes with Israeli soldiers, Palestinian sources said. (Credit: EPA)

Palestinian protesters seek cover from tear gas fired by Israeli soldiers during clashes with Israeli soldiers during the weekly protest against the Jewish settlement of Qadomem, near Nablus, West Bank, 22 February 2013. 16 Palestinian were wounded during the clashes with Israeli soldiers, Palestinian sources said. (Credit: EPA)

A Palestinian protester hurls stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes with Israeli soldiers during the weekly protest against the Jewish settlement of Qadomem, near Nablus, West Bank, 22 February 2013. 16 Palestinian were wounded during the clashes with Israeli soldiers, Palestinian sources said. (Credit: EPA)

A Palestinian protester returns back a tear gas grenade during clashes with Israeli soldiers during the weekly protest against the Jewish settlement of Qadomem, near Nablus, West Bank, 22 February 2013. 16 Palestinian were wounded during the clashes with Israeli soldiers, Palestinian sources said. (Credit: EPA)

A Masked Palestinian protester hurls stones at Israeli soldiers (not seen) during clashes with Israeli soldiers during the weekly protest against the Jewish settlement of Qadomem, near Nablus, West Bank, 22 February 2013. 16 Palestinian were wounded during the clashes with Israeli soldiers, Palestinian sources said. (Credit: EPA)

An Israeli riot policeman with a tear gas weapon as Israeli security watches Palestinians leaving the Damascus Gate area in East Jerusalem after Friday prayers in al-Aqsa Mosque, 22 February 2013. Israel increased security for prayers fearing clashes over continuing protests by Palestinians calling for the release of prisoners held in Israeli jails. (Credit: EPA)

A Palestinian man on his way home after Friday prayers in al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City passes through a line of heavily equipped Israeli riot police, 22 February 2013, before the Damascus Gate in East Jerusalem. Israel increased security for prayers fearing clashes over continuing protests by Palestinians calling for the release of prisoners held in Israeli jails. (Credit: EPA)

A masked Palestinian man hurls a stone with a slingshot towards Israeli border policemen (not pictured) during clashes next to the Israeli military prison ‘Ofer’ in Beitunya, south of Ramallah, the West Bank, 22 February 2013. Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli security forces during a demonstration to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. (Credit: EPA)

Masked Palestinian men take cover behind a water truck to avoid rubber bullets shot by Israeli border policemen (not pictured) during clashes next to the Israeli military prison ‘Ofer’ in Beitunya, south of Ramallah, the West Bank, 22 February 2013. Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli security forces during a demonstration to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. (Credit: EPA)

A masked Palestinian man sprays a Star of David on a dumpster during clashes next to the Israeli military prison ‘Ofer’ in Beitunya, south of Ramallah, the West Bank, 22 February 2013. Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli security forces during a demonstration to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. (Credit: EPA)

A masked Palestinian man kicks a burning tyre during clashes next to the Israeli military prison ‘Ofer’ in Beitunya, south of Ramallah, the West Bank, 22 February 2013. Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli security forces during a demonstration to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. (Credit: EPA)

A masked Palestinian man hurls back a teargas canister shot by Israeli border policemen (not pictured) during clashes next to the Israeli military prison ‘Ofer’ in Beitunya, south of Ramallah, the West Bank, 22 February 2013. Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli security forces during a demonstration to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. (Credit: EPA)

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