Early this morning (September 22, 2010) an Israeli security guard working for the Silwan settlers shot and killed a Palestinian resident of Silwan and wounded two others, one seriously. Riots broke out in Silwan following the shooting and continue as of this writing. Reportedly the Israeli police fired tear gas at Palestinians heading from the Haram al Sharif, where they had gathered following the shooting, to the Bab al-Rahma cemetery. There are Palestinian reports that settlers fired on the funeral procession and other reports of settlers attacking Palestinians. Israeli vehicles have reportedly been stoned and burned. In short, the situation on the ground is extremely volatile. Full article.