Nineteen Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were wounded Sunday during clashes in the northern Gaza Strip, the Israeli army and Palestinian medical sources said.

"IDF (Israel Defence Forces) soldier injured when an explosive device was thrown during Gaza riots on Israel's border fence," the army said on Twitter.

It added that Israeli tanks struck "two Hamas military posts in Gaza in response to the explosive device".

In Gaza, the health ministry of the Islamist Hamas movement that runs the enclave said 19 Palestinians were wounded by live ammunition during the clashes.

Palestinians have for nearly a year gathered at least weekly in various spots along the Gaza border for often violent protests.

They want to be able to return to the homes their families fled from in the war surrounding Israel's creation in 1948, and are calling for an end to the Jewish state's blockade of Gaza.

At least 250 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since March 30, the majority during border protests but also by tank fire and air strikes.

Two Israeli soldiers have been killed during the same period.

Israel says its actions are necessary to defend the border and stop mass incursions into its territory.

Nineteen Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were wounded Sunday during clashes in the northern Gaza Strip, the Israeli army and Palestinian medical sources said.

Nineteen Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were wounded Sunday during clashes in the northern Gaza Strip, the Israeli army and Palestinian medical sources said. "IDF (Israel Defence Forces) soldier injured when an explosive device was thrown during Gaza riots on Israel's border fence," the army said on Twitter. It added that Israeli tanks struck "two Hamas military posts in Gaza in response to the explosive device". In Gaza, the health ministry of the Islamist Hamas movement that runs the enclave said 19 Palestinians were wounded by live ammunition during the clashes. Palestinians have for nearly a year gathered at least weekly in various spots along the Gaza border for often violent protests. They want to be able to return to the homes their families fled from in the war surrounding Israel's creation in 1948, and are calling for an end to the Jewish state's blockade of Gaza. At least 250 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since March 30, the majority during border protests but also by tank fire and air strikes. Two Israeli soldiers have been killed during the same period. Israel says its actions are necessary to defend the border and stop mass incursions into its territory.

At least 19 Palestinians, one Israeli soldier wounded in Gaza clashes

An exchange of fire erupted during an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing six Palestinians and an Israeli soldier, officials said, while potentially dashing hopes that a recent agreement would restore calm.

As tensions rose following the clash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said he would cut short his trip to Paris, where he had been attending World War I commemorations, and return home.

Fawzi Barhoum, a spokesman for Hamas, the Islamist movement that runs the blockaded Gaza Strip, denounced a "cowardly Israeli attack".

After the clash erupted, sirens were reported in southern Israel indicating possible rocket fire from the Gaza Strip.

Ten launches from Gaza toward Israel were identified and two were intercepted by Israeli missile defences, the army said. It was not immediately clear where the others had landed.

Details were still emerging of the incident that Palestinian officials said occurred east of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Gaza's health ministry said six Palestinians were killed.

The dead included a local commander for Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the brigades said in a statement.

Israel's army confirmed one soldier was killed and another was injured.

"During an (Israeli) special forces operational activity in the Gaza Strip, an exchange of fire evolved," the army said in a statement.

"At this incident, an IDF officer was killed and an additional officer was moderately injured," it added, referring to the Israel Defence Forces.

It added that the operation was now over.

Hamas's armed wing alleged in a statement that an Israeli special forces team infiltrated near Khan Yunis in a civilian car.

Israel's military had not confirmed those details nor described what type of operation it carried out.

A ground operation inside the Gaza Strip would be rare and likely significantly boost tensions.

Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman held security consultations at military headquarters, his office said.

'Protection money'

The clash comes after months of deadly unrest along the Gaza-Israel border had appeared to be calming.

Recent weeks have seen Israeli decisions to allow Qatar to provide the Gaza Strip with millions of dollars in aid for salaries as well as fuel to help ease an electricity crisis.

Netanyahu had earlier defended his decision to allow Qatar to transfer the cash to Gaza despite criticism from within his own government over the move, saying he wanted to avoid a war if it wasn't necessary.

"I'm doing what I can, in coordination with the security establishment, to return quiet to the southern communities, but also to prevent a humanitarian crisis," Netanyahu said late Saturday, referring to Israeli towns near the Gaza border and deteriorating conditions in the enclave.

Naftali Bennett, Netanyahu's education minister and right-wing rival, compared the cash flow to "protection money" paid to criminals.

Lieberman said he had opposed "transferring the money to Hamas".

Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza have fought three wars since 2008, and recent months of unrest have raised fears of a fourth.

Deadly clashes have accompanied major protests along the Gaza-Israel border that began on March 30.

At least 227 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire, the majority shot during protests and clashes, since the demonstrations began, while others died in tank fire or air strikes.

Two Israeli soldiers have been killed in that time.

On Friday, Palestinian civil servants began receiving payments after months of sporadic salary disbursements in cash-strapped Gaza, with $15 million delivered into the enclave through Israel in suitcases by Qatar.

A total of $90 million is to be distributed in six monthly instalments, Gaza authorities said, primarily to cover salaries of officials working for Hamas.

Qatar has also said it would hand out $100 to each of 50,000 poor families, as well as larger sums to Palestinians wounded in clashes along the Gaza-Israel border.

The Gulf emirate has also started buying additional fuel for Gaza's sole power station, allowing outages to be reduced to their lowest level in years.

An exchange of fire erupted during an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing six Palestinians and an Israeli soldier, officials said, while potentially dashing hopes that a recent agreement would restore calm.

An exchange of fire erupted during an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing six Palestinians and an Israeli soldier, officials said, while potentially dashing hopes that a recent agreement would restore calm. As tensions rose following the clash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said he would cut short his trip to Paris, where he had been attending World War I commemorations, and return home. Fawzi Barhoum, a spokesman for Hamas, the Islamist movement that runs the blockaded Gaza Strip, denounced a "cowardly Israeli attack". After the clash erupted, sirens were reported in southern Israel indicating possible rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. Ten launches from Gaza toward Israel were identified and two were intercepted by Israeli missile defences, the army said. It was not immediately clear where the others had landed. Details were still emerging of the incident that Palestinian officials said occurred east of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. Gaza's health ministry said six Palestinians were killed. The dead included a local commander for Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the brigades said in a statement. Israel's army confirmed one soldier was killed and another was injured. "During an (Israeli) special forces operational activity in the Gaza Strip, an exchange of fire evolved," the army said in a statement. "At this incident, an IDF officer was killed and an additional officer was moderately injured," it added, referring to the Israel Defence Forces. It added that the operation was now over. Hamas's armed wing alleged in a statement that an Israeli special forces team infiltrated near Khan Yunis in a civilian car. Israel's military had not confirmed those details nor described what type of operation it carried out. A ground operation inside the Gaza Strip would be rare and likely significantly boost tensions. Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman held security consultations at military headquarters, his office said. 'Protection money' The clash comes after months of deadly unrest along the Gaza-Israel border had appeared to be calming. Recent weeks have seen Israeli decisions to allow Qatar to provide the Gaza Strip with millions of dollars in aid for salaries as well as fuel to help ease an electricity crisis. Netanyahu had earlier defended his decision to allow Qatar to transfer the cash to Gaza despite criticism from within his own government over the move, saying he wanted to avoid a war if it wasn't necessary. "I'm doing what I can, in coordination with the security establishment, to return quiet to the southern communities, but also to prevent a humanitarian crisis," Netanyahu said late Saturday, referring to Israeli towns near the Gaza border and deteriorating conditions in the enclave. Naftali Bennett, Netanyahu's education minister and right-wing rival, compared the cash flow to "protection money" paid to criminals. Lieberman said he had opposed "transferring the money to Hamas". Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza have fought three wars since 2008, and recent months of unrest have raised fears of a fourth. Deadly clashes have accompanied major protests along the Gaza-Israel border that began on March 30. At least 227 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire, the majority shot during protests and clashes, since the demonstrations began, while others died in tank fire or air strikes. Two Israeli soldiers have been killed in that time. On Friday, Palestinian civil servants began receiving payments after months of sporadic salary disbursements in cash-strapped Gaza, with $15 million delivered into the enclave through Israel in suitcases by Qatar. A total of $90 million is to be distributed in six monthly instalments, Gaza authorities said, primarily to cover salaries of officials working for Hamas. Qatar has also said it would hand out $100 to each of 50,000 poor families, as well as larger sums to Palestinians wounded in clashes along the Gaza-Israel border. The Gulf emirate has also started buying additional fuel for Gaza's sole power station, allowing outages to be reduced to their lowest level in years.

Clashes erupt during Gaza operation; 1 Israeli soldier and 6 Palestinians killed

Five Palestinians died during fresh clashes on the Gaza border Friday, the health ministry in the Hamas-run enclave said.

The men, aged between 22 and 27, died in separate incidents along the border fence, the ministry said.

Three were shot dead east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, while one was killed east of Jabalia in northern Gaza, the ministry said.

A fifth man died east of Bureij in central Gaza when a hand grenade he was holding exploded accidentally, eyewitnesses said.

The Israeli army did not comment on the deaths but said approximately 10,000 "demonstrators and rioters" were gathered along the border, with some setting tyres alight and hurling grenades.&nbsp;

Troops were responding with "riot dispersal means," the spokesman added.

Palestinians have gathered for protests along the Gaza border at least weekly since late March.

At least 213 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since the protests began on March 30, according to figures collated by AFP.

The majority have died during protests, though smaller numbers have been killed by airstrikes and tank fire.

One Israeli soldier was shot dead by a Palestinian sniper along the border in the same period.

Palestinian protesters are calling to be allowed to return to lands their families fled or were expelled from in a 1948 war surrounding the creation of Israel and which are now inside the Jewish state.

They are also opposing Israel's crippling blockade of Gaza.

Israel accuses Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas of orchestrating the often violent demonstrations.

Five Palestinians died during fresh clashes on the Gaza border Friday, the health ministry in the Hamas-run enclave said. The men, aged between 22 and 27, died in separate incidents along the border fence, the ministry said.

Five Palestinians died during fresh clashes on the Gaza border Friday, the health ministry in the Hamas-run enclave said. The men, aged between 22 and 27, died in separate incidents along the border fence, the ministry said. Three were shot dead east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, while one was killed east of Jabalia in northern Gaza, the ministry said. A fifth man died east of Bureij in central Gaza when a hand grenade he was holding exploded accidentally, eyewitnesses said. The Israeli army did not comment on the deaths but said approximately 10,000 "demonstrators and rioters" were gathered along the border, with some setting tyres alight and hurling grenades. Troops were responding with "riot dispersal means," the spokesman added. Palestinians have gathered for protests along the Gaza border at least weekly since late March. At least 213 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since the protests began on March 30, according to figures collated by AFP. The majority have died during protests, though smaller numbers have been killed by airstrikes and tank fire. One Israeli soldier was shot dead by a Palestinian sniper along the border in the same period. Palestinian protesters are calling to be allowed to return to lands their families fled or were expelled from in a 1948 war surrounding the creation of Israel and which are now inside the Jewish state. They are also opposing Israel's crippling blockade of Gaza. Israel accuses Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas of orchestrating the often violent demonstrations.

Five Palestinians killed in Israel border clashes: Gaza ministry

The heart-wrenching picture&nbsp;of dead eight-month-old Laila al-Ghandour in Gaza City is a grim reminder of the death of Alan Kurdi, the dead Syrian refugee whose corpse washed up on Turkey's shore.&nbsp;

Heyam Omar, the baby girl's grandmother, said she died from tear gas she inhaled at a protest camp on Monday.

"We went there (to the tent camp) where they (Israeli forces) fired tear gas and when we were leaving we saw the baby struggling to breathe and she moved her head but then she had choked," she said from the hospital.

Monday's violence on the border, which took place as the United States opened its new embassy in Jerusalem, was the bloodiest for Palestinians since the 2014 Gaza conflict.

The death toll rose to 60 overnight after Laila had died. More than 2,200 Palestinians were also injured by gunfire or tear gas.

This picture of Alan Kurdi reverberated around the world in the summer of 2016. It increased an already fierce public backlash against the Syrian civil war.

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Laila's pictures are also a stark reminder of those of four-year-old Omran Daqneesh, the shocked Syrian boy pictured sitting in an ambulance covered in blood and dust after an airstrike.&nbsp;

The haunting image of four-year-old Omran sitting dazed and bloodied in an ambulance became a symbol of civilian suffering in Aleppo in 2016, drawing worldwide attention much like the photo of Aylan Kurdi.

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Heyam Omar, the baby girl's grandmother, said she died from tear gas she inhaled at a protest camp on Monday

The heart-wrenching picture of dead eight-month-old Laila al-Ghandour in Gaza City is a grim reminder of the death of Alan Kurdi, the dead Syrian refugee whose corpse washed up on Turkey's shore. Heyam Omar, the baby girl's grandmother, said she died from tear gas she inhaled at a protest camp on Monday. "We went there (to the tent camp) where they (Israeli forces) fired tear gas and when we were leaving we saw the baby struggling to breathe and she moved her head but then she had choked," she said from the hospital. Monday's violence on the border, which took place as the United States opened its new embassy in Jerusalem, was the bloodiest for Palestinians since the 2014 Gaza conflict. The death toll rose to 60 overnight after Laila had died. More than 2,200 Palestinians were also injured by gunfire or tear gas. This picture of Alan Kurdi reverberated around the world in the summer of 2016. It increased an already fierce public backlash against the Syrian civil war. Laila's pictures are also a stark reminder of those of four-year-old Omran Daqneesh, the shocked Syrian boy pictured sitting in an ambulance covered in blood and dust after an airstrike. The haunting image of four-year-old Omran sitting dazed and bloodied in an ambulance became a symbol of civilian suffering in Aleppo in 2016, drawing worldwide attention much like the photo of Aylan Kurdi.

8-month-old Laila al-Ghandour: Youngest victim of Gaza protests

Israel army to investigate the killing of a Palestinian journalist Yasser Murtaja who was shot on Saturday during Gaza border clashes.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-journalist-shot-by-israeli-troops-dies-from-wounds-report-128877">Yasser Murtaja, a photojournalist was shot by Israeli forces </a>in the abdomen who later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. He was covering clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces for Gaza-based Ain media agency. 
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The journalist's death was among the nine casualties in total on Friday.

Fresh clashes erupted along the Gaza border on Friday.

The Friday clashes came a week after the mass demonstration led to the violence and the bloodiest day since the 2014 war.

Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/5-palestinians-killed-by-israeli-troops-in-fresh-clashes-along-gaza-border-128802">5 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in fresh clashes along Gaza border</a>

According to reports, 408 Palestinians had been wounded by Israeli gunfire.

The news agency AFP reported on Friday that at least six journalists have been shot and wounded.

The European Union also issues a statement addressing the killings said that the killings raised serious questions about the use of force. It added reports by Israel of stones and fire-bombs being thrown along with attempts to cross the fence into Israel "must also be clarified."

Palestinians also threw stones at Israeli soldiers to which the Israeli forces responded with tear gas and live fire.

Tyers were also set on fire as an attempt to create a smokescreen to block the view of Israeli snipers.

Thousands of protesters -- Israel estimated 20,000 -- gathered in locations near the border east of Khan Yunis, in the south of the blockaded Palestinian enclave, and east of Gaza City, among other spots.

The number of protesters, however, was lower than last week, when a demonstration by tens of thousands led to clashes in which Israeli forces killed 19 Palestinians on March 30.

Yasser Murtaja, a photojournalist was shot by Israeli forces in the abdomen who later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital

Israel army to investigate the killing of a Palestinian journalist Yasser Murtaja who was shot on Saturday during Gaza border clashes. Yasser Murtaja, a photojournalist was shot by Israeli forces in the abdomen who later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. He was covering clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces for Gaza-based Ain media agency. The journalist's death was among the nine casualties in total on Friday. Fresh clashes erupted along the Gaza border on Friday. The Friday clashes came a week after the mass demonstration led to the violence and the bloodiest day since the 2014 war. Also read: 5 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in fresh clashes along Gaza border According to reports, 408 Palestinians had been wounded by Israeli gunfire. The news agency AFP reported on Friday that at least six journalists have been shot and wounded. The European Union also issues a statement addressing the killings said that the killings raised serious questions about the use of force. It added reports by Israel of stones and fire-bombs being thrown along with attempts to cross the fence into Israel "must also be clarified." Palestinians also threw stones at Israeli soldiers to which the Israeli forces responded with tear gas and live fire. Tyers were also set on fire as an attempt to create a smokescreen to block the view of Israeli snipers. Thousands of protesters -- Israel estimated 20,000 -- gathered in locations near the border east of Khan Yunis, in the south of the blockaded Palestinian enclave, and east of Gaza City, among other spots. The number of protesters, however, was lower than last week, when a demonstration by tens of thousands led to clashes in which Israeli forces killed 19 Palestinians on March 30.

Israel to investigate killing of Palestinian journalist

A Palestinian was killed in clashes with Israeli forces in central Gaza on Friday, the health ministry in the strip said, bringing the day's death toll to five

One of the men was shot dead on the border east of central Gaza's al-Bureij.

The dead also included a 16-year-old, the ministry said, adding that he was killed east of Gaza City.&nbsp;

Around 408 people had been taken to hospitals and medical centres for treatment, the ministry added.

The clashes come a week after a mass demonstration led to violence and the bloodiest day since a 2014 war.

Palestinians burned mounds of tyres and threw stones at Israeli soldiers over the border fence, who in turn responded with tear gas and live fire.

The tyre fires were meant to be a smokescreen from Israeli snipers, and thick black smoke covered the border area in some places.

Israeli forces took up positions on the other side of the border and set up large fans in a bid to push away the smoke.

They also used water cannon to try to douse flames.

Israel said there were also attempts to break through the barrier.

Thousands of protesters gathered in locations near the border east of Khan Yunis, in the south of the blockaded Palestinian enclave, and east of Gaza City, among other spots.

The number of protesters was, however, lower than last week, when a demonstration by tens of thousands led to clashes in which Israeli forces killed 19 Palestinians.

Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, hailed the protests and condemned Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip.

"They said Gaza would give up its principles, its project of liberation and (dream) of return if they starve it, but Gaza is coming out today," he said to protesters east of Khan Yunis.

Israel's military said around 20,000 Palestinians were "rioting" and "attempts were made to infiltrate into Israel under the cover of a smoke screen." It added that explosive devices and firebombs were thrown and said that soldiers opened fire "in accordance with the rules of engagement."

Israel has faced mounting criticism over its use of live fire, and UN chief Antonio Guterres called for restraint ahead of Friday's protest.&nbsp;

Guterres and the European Union have called for an independent investigation, which Israel has rejected outright.

"I particularly urge Israel to exercise extreme caution with the use of force in order to avoid casualties," he said.

Human Rights Watch has called the actions by the Israeli soldiers "calculated" and illegal.

Palestinians say protesters were shot while posing no threat to soldiers, and unverified videos that have spread online have fuelled their accusations.

The videos include one appearing to show a man with a tyre shot while running away from the fence.

Israel says more than half of the dead from the previous Friday were members of militant groups, including the armed wing of Hamas.

Hamas's armed wing has claimed only five of them, saying they were participating "in popular events side-by-side with their people".

Militant group Islamic Jihad has claimed at least one of the dead as a member, but it said he was not carrying a weapon when he was shot.

The protests, designed to last six weeks, are in support of refugees.

More than 700,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their lands during the war surrounding Israel's creation in 1948.

Israelis say allowing the so-called "right of return" would mean their country would cease to exist.

Protests will run until the expected opening of the new US embassy in Jerusalem in mid-May.

The US move has led to deep anger among Palestinians, who see the annexed eastern sector of Jerusalem as the capital of their future state.

The White House on Thursday refrained from criticism of Israel and called on protesters to remain peaceful.

(With inputs from AFP) 
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Palestinians burned mounds of tyres and threw stones at Israeli soldiers over the border fence, who in turn responded with tear gas and live fire

A Palestinian was killed in clashes with Israeli forces in central Gaza on Friday, the health ministry in the strip said, bringing the day's death toll to five One of the men was shot dead on the border east of central Gaza's al-Bureij. The dead also included a 16-year-old, the ministry said, adding that he was killed east of Gaza City. Around 408 people had been taken to hospitals and medical centres for treatment, the ministry added. The clashes come a week after a mass demonstration led to violence and the bloodiest day since a 2014 war. Palestinians burned mounds of tyres and threw stones at Israeli soldiers over the border fence, who in turn responded with tear gas and live fire. The tyre fires were meant to be a smokescreen from Israeli snipers, and thick black smoke covered the border area in some places. Israeli forces took up positions on the other side of the border and set up large fans in a bid to push away the smoke. They also used water cannon to try to douse flames. Israel said there were also attempts to break through the barrier. Thousands of protesters gathered in locations near the border east of Khan Yunis, in the south of the blockaded Palestinian enclave, and east of Gaza City, among other spots. The number of protesters was, however, lower than last week, when a demonstration by tens of thousands led to clashes in which Israeli forces killed 19 Palestinians. Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, hailed the protests and condemned Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip. "They said Gaza would give up its principles, its project of liberation and (dream) of return if they starve it, but Gaza is coming out today," he said to protesters east of Khan Yunis. Israel's military said around 20,000 Palestinians were "rioting" and "attempts were made to infiltrate into Israel under the cover of a smoke screen." It added that explosive devices and firebombs were thrown and said that soldiers opened fire "in accordance with the rules of engagement." Israel has faced mounting criticism over its use of live fire, and UN chief Antonio Guterres called for restraint ahead of Friday's protest. Guterres and the European Union have called for an independent investigation, which Israel has rejected outright. "I particularly urge Israel to exercise extreme caution with the use of force in order to avoid casualties," he said. Human Rights Watch has called the actions by the Israeli soldiers "calculated" and illegal. Palestinians say protesters were shot while posing no threat to soldiers, and unverified videos that have spread online have fuelled their accusations. The videos include one appearing to show a man with a tyre shot while running away from the fence. Israel says more than half of the dead from the previous Friday were members of militant groups, including the armed wing of Hamas. Hamas's armed wing has claimed only five of them, saying they were participating "in popular events side-by-side with their people". Militant group Islamic Jihad has claimed at least one of the dead as a member, but it said he was not carrying a weapon when he was shot. The protests, designed to last six weeks, are in support of refugees. More than 700,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their lands during the war surrounding Israel's creation in 1948. Israelis say allowing the so-called "right of return" would mean their country would cease to exist. Protests will run until the expected opening of the new US embassy in Jerusalem in mid-May. The US move has led to deep anger among Palestinians, who see the annexed eastern sector of Jerusalem as the capital of their future state. The White House on Thursday refrained from criticism of Israel and called on protesters to remain peaceful. (With inputs from AFP)

5 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in fresh clashes along Gaza border

A Gazan died on Saturday after being wounded by Israeli fire during a protest on the border over US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel&#39;s capital, a Palestinian health official said.

Jamal Muslih, 20, of Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, had been seriously wounded by live fire on Friday, health ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said.

He was buried on Saturday afternoon.

Muslih&#39;s death brings to 13 the number of Palestinians killed since US President Donald Trump announced on December 6 that he would recognise Jerusalem as Israel&#39;s capital and move the US embassy there from Tel Aviv.

Eleven protesters died after clashes with Israeli troops, and two others were killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza earlier in the month.

More than 50 Palestinians were wounded in the Friday clashes on the Gaza-Israel border as part of a &quot;day of rage&quot; over the US declaration, called for by both Gaza rulers Hamas and fellow militant group Islamic Jihad.

In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said at least 16 people were wounded when Israeli troops fired live rounds during demonstrations, while others were hit with rubber-coated bullets.

Earlier on Friday, militants in Gaza fired three rockets at southern Israel, two of which were intercepted by the Iron Dome aerial defence system, with the third hitting a village near the border, causing damage but no casualties.

Israeli aircraft and tanks targeted two Hamas positions near the border on Friday afternoon in response, again causing damage but no casualties.

Late Saturday, the Israeli army carried out a second attack, with fighter jets &quot;targeted an observation post belonging to the Hamas terror organisation in the southern Gaza Strip,&quot; a statement read.

According to the army, the Friday projectile attack on Israel proved that &quot;Iran, through radical and rogue terror organisations, is operating to deteriorate the situation,&quot; risking lives in Gaza and threatening to cause &quot;an escalation&quot;.

The Israeli defence ministry has in recent weeks been increasingly highlighting the ties between Hamas and Iran, most notably in a series of Facebook posts by COGAT, the unit responsible for activities in the Palestinian territories.

Speaking on Channel 2 television Saturday night, Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman claimed that the projectiles fired from Gaza at Israel on Friday were made and supplied by Iran.

Rockets from Gaza are often fired by fringe Islamist groups but Israel holds Hamas responsible for all attacks from the territory. 
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Jamal Muslih's death brings to 13 the number of Palestinians killed since US President Donald Trump announced on December 6 that he would recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US embassy there from Tel Aviv

A Gazan died on Saturday after being wounded by Israeli fire during a protest on the border over US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a Palestinian health official said. Jamal Muslih, 20, of Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, had been seriously wounded by live fire on Friday, health ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said. He was buried on Saturday afternoon. Muslih's death brings to 13 the number of Palestinians killed since US President Donald Trump announced on December 6 that he would recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US embassy there from Tel Aviv. Eleven protesters died after clashes with Israeli troops, and two others were killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza earlier in the month. More than 50 Palestinians were wounded in the Friday clashes on the Gaza-Israel border as part of a "day of rage" over the US declaration, called for by both Gaza rulers Hamas and fellow militant group Islamic Jihad. In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said at least 16 people were wounded when Israeli troops fired live rounds during demonstrations, while others were hit with rubber-coated bullets. Earlier on Friday, militants in Gaza fired three rockets at southern Israel, two of which were intercepted by the Iron Dome aerial defence system, with the third hitting a village near the border, causing damage but no casualties. Israeli aircraft and tanks targeted two Hamas positions near the border on Friday afternoon in response, again causing damage but no casualties. Late Saturday, the Israeli army carried out a second attack, with fighter jets "targeted an observation post belonging to the Hamas terror organisation in the southern Gaza Strip," a statement read. According to the army, the Friday projectile attack on Israel proved that "Iran, through radical and rogue terror organisations, is operating to deteriorate the situation," risking lives in Gaza and threatening to cause "an escalation". The Israeli defence ministry has in recent weeks been increasingly highlighting the ties between Hamas and Iran, most notably in a series of Facebook posts by COGAT, the unit responsible for activities in the Palestinian territories. Speaking on Channel 2 television Saturday night, Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman claimed that the projectiles fired from Gaza at Israel on Friday were made and supplied by Iran. Rockets from Gaza are often fired by fringe Islamist groups but Israel holds Hamas responsible for all attacks from the territory.

Gazan dies after border clash with Israel forces

Two Palestinians were killed as youths clashed with Israeli soldiers on the Gaza border on Friday in a new protest against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel&#39;s capital, the health ministry said.

The third Friday since US President Donald Trump&#39;s controversial announcement on Jerusalem was again billed by Gaza&#39;s Islamist rulers Hamas as a &quot;day of rage&quot;.

Hundreds of Palestinian protesters at various points along the Gaza border threw stones at Israeli forces, who responded with smoke grenades and live and rubber bullets, AFP correspondents said.

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said Zakaria al-Kafarneh, 24, died after being shot in the chest in clashes near Jabalia, in northern Gaza.

A second man, 29-year-old Mohammed Mohaisen, died later in clashes east of Gaza City, it said.

Six other Gazans were shot and wounded by soldiers using live ammunition, and one was in a critical condition, the ministry said.

One man dressed as Santa Claus holding a Palestinian flag was shot in the leg east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, eyewitnesses said.

In the occupied West Bank, clashes broke out in Ramallah, Hebron and other major cities, with smaller protests across the territory, including near the Jewish settlement of Beit El.

Osama Najar, spokesman for the health ministry in the West Bank, said they had seen protests in more locations than on previous Fridays.

The Palestinian Red Crescent said it had dealt with dozens of injuries during the West Bank clashes, including at least seven hit by live ammunition.

The clashes broke out after the weekly Muslim prayers, with minor scuffles in Jerusalem.

The army said in a statement that around 1,700 &quot;rioters are hurling firebombs and rocks and rolling burning tyres... In order to disperse the riot, troops are responding with riot dispersal means&quot;.

In Gaza, around 2,000 Palestinians were taking part in protests, the army said, with soldiers firing &quot;live rounds selectively towards main instigators&quot;.

The army&#39;s estimates were down from 2,500 and 3,500 in the West Bank and Gaza respectively the previous Friday.

There have been near daily protests across the Palestinian territories since Trump&#39;s controversial December 6 announcement that he would recognise Jerusalem as Israel&#39;s capital and move the US embassy there from Tel Aviv.

Ten Palestinians have died, eight in clashes and two in an Israeli air strike on Gaza.

Fridays, traditionally a day of protest for Palestinians, have seen the most violence.

 
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Two Palestinians were killed as youths clashed with Israeli soldiers on the Gaza border on Friday in a new protest against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the health ministry said

Two Palestinians were killed as youths clashed with Israeli soldiers on the Gaza border on Friday in a new protest against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the health ministry said. The third Friday since US President Donald Trump's controversial announcement on Jerusalem was again billed by Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas as a "day of rage". Hundreds of Palestinian protesters at various points along the Gaza border threw stones at Israeli forces, who responded with smoke grenades and live and rubber bullets, AFP correspondents said. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said Zakaria al-Kafarneh, 24, died after being shot in the chest in clashes near Jabalia, in northern Gaza. A second man, 29-year-old Mohammed Mohaisen, died later in clashes east of Gaza City, it said. Six other Gazans were shot and wounded by soldiers using live ammunition, and one was in a critical condition, the ministry said. One man dressed as Santa Claus holding a Palestinian flag was shot in the leg east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, eyewitnesses said. In the occupied West Bank, clashes broke out in Ramallah, Hebron and other major cities, with smaller protests across the territory, including near the Jewish settlement of Beit El. Osama Najar, spokesman for the health ministry in the West Bank, said they had seen protests in more locations than on previous Fridays. The Palestinian Red Crescent said it had dealt with dozens of injuries during the West Bank clashes, including at least seven hit by live ammunition. The clashes broke out after the weekly Muslim prayers, with minor scuffles in Jerusalem. The army said in a statement that around 1,700 "rioters are hurling firebombs and rocks and rolling burning tyres... In order to disperse the riot, troops are responding with riot dispersal means". In Gaza, around 2,000 Palestinians were taking part in protests, the army said, with soldiers firing "live rounds selectively towards main instigators". The army's estimates were down from 2,500 and 3,500 in the West Bank and Gaza respectively the previous Friday. There have been near daily protests across the Palestinian territories since Trump's controversial December 6 announcement that he would recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US embassy there from Tel Aviv. Ten Palestinians have died, eight in clashes and two in an Israeli air strike on Gaza. Fridays, traditionally a day of protest for Palestinians, have seen the most violence.

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