Occupied Jerusalem - Jewish extremists set fire to Palestinian vehicles in several neighborhoods of East Jerusalem on Saturday morning.

Jerusalem Eyewitnesses said cars were set ablaze in Ras Al-Amoud, Wadi Al-Joz, Salah Ad-Din Street, and Sultan Suleiman Street.

Last week, ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups distributed a flyer threatening to assault residents of Jerusalem if they continued to protest the rededication of the Hurva synagogue in the Old City of Jerusalem. They also plan to organize a "provocative rally" in the Silwan neighborhood on Sunday, the reporter said. Agencies

Zionist police have offered contradictory statements on whether or not the rally was approved. Police sources said earlier that it had received approval, while other sources later claimed it was still being considered. They said approval depended on tensions in Jerusalem.

Separately, Zionist soldiers manning a military checkpoint at the entrance to Shu'fat refugee camp north of Jerusalem closed the crossing to vehicular traffic, allowing only pedestrians to cross in and out on foot.

The camp witnessed fierce clashes between Zionist forces and young Palestinians on Friday evening. Fifteen were injured before being detained after Zionist forces besieged them inside a building. Witnesses said each of the injured detainees was beaten during detention.

Meanwhile, Palestinian men under the age of 50 were turned away en route to Jerusalem at Bethlehem's Gilo military checkpoint on Saturday morning, onlookers said.