The two Palestinian men stepped in to protect the frightened policewoman after clashes broke out. (Photo courtesy: Social media/Twitter)

A picture of two Palestinian men shielding an Israeli policewoman from rocks being thrown by Israeli settlers has gone viral.

The photo – taken by Shaul Golan, a photographer for Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper – showed the three standing at Esh Kodesh, an outpost on the West Bank, considered by the United Nations to be part of the occupied territory.

In the image, the female police officer is seen without protective gear, looking frightened, while standing inbetween the two men who have their arms are open, holding no weapons.

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