This is reported by RIA Novosti.

"Ninety-eight Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli troops and settlers," the statement said.

It is noted that Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in Hurara.

Army units then arrived to support the settlers.

The Palestinian leadership blamed the Israeli government for what happened.

Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel does not seek to escalate tensions with Palestine.

It was also reported that Russia and Egypt are in favor of the earliest possible resumption of negotiations between Palestine and Israel.