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Israeli forces wound dozens of Palestinians at Gaza

Reuters/Gaza

October 19, 2018 | 06:33 PM

Palestinian demonstrators take cover next to Israeli wire during a protest calling for lifting the Israeli blockade on Gaza and demanding the right to return to their homeland, at the Israel-Gaza border fence in Gaza

Israeli soldiers shot and wounded 77 Palestinians during protests near the Gaza border on Friday, the Gaza Health Ministry said.

An Israeli military spokeswoman said demonstrators threw burning tyres, grenades and explosive devices at the troops across the border. About 30 Palestinians suffered tear gas inhalation, the Health Ministry said.

By Reuters/Gaza

October 19, 2018 | 06:33 PM