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Young people affiliated with Palestinian Militant groups in the Shuafat refugee camp in East Jerusalem blocked roads between Saturday and Sunday and burned tires so that residents of the area could not leave for work outside the area. The events follow yesterday's announcement of a comprehensive strike and civil unrest due to an increased presence of Israeli Police since the attack at the Shuafat checkpoint in which Sergeant Asil Su'ad was killed. Most residents did not plan on joining the militants' call for a strike, which prompted a few to prevent residents from leaving the area.
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