Clashes broke out north of Jerusalem on yesterday following the funeral of a Palestinian man who died earlier in the day after being injured three weeks ago by Israeli forces.

Thousands of people took part in the funeral of Moayad Nazih Ghazawneh, 35, who died from severe heart problems after Israeli forces fired tear gas directly into his car during clashes in al-Ram near Rammallah.

He was transferred to intensive care after his heart stopped and passed away early Friday.

Ghazawneh's body was carried from al-Ram's massjed to the town's cemetery, with mourners shouting slogans against Israel.

After the funeral, several local youths were injured after clashing in al-Ram with Israeli forces, who fired tear gas canisters at protesters.