Clashes broke out between Israeli police and Palestinians outside East Jerusalem's Old City on Tuesday night as Muslims celebrated the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. A total of 17 Palestinians were injured and 22 arrested by Israeli police.

Israeli police detain a Palestinian during clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police near Damascus gate of Jerusalem's Old City on Oct. 19, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Israeli police spray skunk water during clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police near Damascus gate of Jerusalem's Old City on Oct. 19, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Palestinians participate in a celebration for the Prophet Muhammad's birthday in the Old City of Jerusalem, on Oct. 19, 2021. (Photo: Xinhua)

 

Palestinians participate in a celebration for the Prophet Muhammad's birthday in the Old City of Jerusalem, on Oct. 19, 2021. (Photo: Xinhua)