Clashes break out in West Bank following spate of knife attacks Rioting in east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank has seen youths throwing stones and firebombs face off against security forces firing rubber bullets, tear gas and stun grenades. Further clashes broke out at the Bet El checkpoint outside the West Bank city of Ramallah on Thursday. Violence has been escalating following a spate of knife attacks by Palestinians against Israelis while Israeli authorities wrestle with how to respond. IMAGES