Bethlehem - Ma'an - Settlers, protected by the Israeli occupation forces, stormed the Birk Suleiman area, south of Bethlehem, on Thursday. Eyewitnesses told Ma'an's correspondent in Bethlehem that settlers stormed the vicinity of the third pool, specifically the Al-Atan area, and spread out in the area. Confrontations broke out between citizens and the occupation forces when citizens tried to confront the settlers. A number of citizens were suffocated by gas fired at them by the occupation forces. It is noteworthy that the Suleiman Pools tourist area and the surrounding area are constantly subjected to violations by the occupation forces and settlers. Source: Maan News Agency