20 sept 2018
An Israeli drone fired, on Thursday evening, a missile at Palestinians east of Gaza city, wounding one, while the soldiers shot six Palestinians, east of Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza.
Medical sources said one Palestinian suffered a moderate injury, after an Israeli military drone fired a missile at several young men, near the perimeter fence, east of Gaza city.
The sources added that the soldiers fired a barrage of live rounds at dozens of Palestinians, who approached the perimeter fence, east of Deir al-Balah, wounding six, before they were rushed to Al-Aqsa Hospital.
Media sources in Gaza said many Palestinians managed to reach the fence in several areas along the eastern part of the coastal region, and launched fireworks at the soldiers, who fired many live rounds.
The protesters also burnt tires, and released flammable balloons, while the military pushed more troops and armored vehicles along the eastern parts of the Gaza Strip.
Medical sources said one Palestinian suffered a moderate injury, after an Israeli military drone fired a missile at several young men, near the perimeter fence, east of Gaza city.
The sources added that the soldiers fired a barrage of live rounds at dozens of Palestinians, who approached the perimeter fence, east of Deir al-Balah, wounding six, before they were rushed to Al-Aqsa Hospital.
Media sources in Gaza said many Palestinians managed to reach the fence in several areas along the eastern part of the coastal region, and launched fireworks at the soldiers, who fired many live rounds.
The protesters also burnt tires, and released flammable balloons, while the military pushed more troops and armored vehicles along the eastern parts of the Gaza Strip.
Mo’men Ibrahim Abu Eyada, 15
Israeli soldiers killed, on Wednesday night, a Palestinian child from Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, and injured many Palestinians in several parts of the coastal region.
The Health Ministry in Gaza said the soldiers killed Mo’men Ibrahim Abu Eyada, 15, from Rafah, after shooting him with a live round in the head, east of the city.
According to Israeli Ynet News, the army said they “had no knowledge of any casualties or any live fire used by the soldiers,” and added that “only a very few officials were available for comments, because Israel was marking the Yom Kippur fast day.”
Furthermore, the soldiers fired dozens of live rounds, and high-velocity gas bombs, at Palestinian protesters near the perimeter fence, east of Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza, wounding six Palestinians with live fire, and causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
The two Palestinians were rushed to the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, while the medics provided the needed treatment to scores of Palestinians who suffered the effects of teargas inhalation, in addition to various cuts and bruises.
In addition, the soldiers attacked many protesters on Palestinian lands near Kissufim military base, northeast of Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, moderate wounding eight after shooting them with live fire, and causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
Also on Wednesday, the soldiers abducted two young Palestinian men after they crossed the perimeter fence, in southern Gaza, and moved them to an interrogation facility.
The army said dozens of Palestinians “breached the fence from several parts of the Gaza Strip, and managed to return to the coastal region.”
On Tuesday, the soldiers killed four Palestinians, at dawn and during evening hours, east of Khan Younis, and near Beit Hanoun (Erez) Terminal in northern Gaza, and injured dozens of residents with live fire, in addition firing many gas bombs and concussion grenades causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
The slain Palestinians have been identified as Ahmad Mohammad Mohsin Omar, 20, from the al-Shati’ refugee camp in northern Gaza, Mohammad Ahmad Abu Naji, 34, from Jabalia in northern Gaza, in addition to Naji Jamil Abu ‘Aassi, 18, and Ala’ Ziad Abu ‘Aassi, 21, from Khan Younis.
The Health ministry in Gaza said Ahmad Omar and Mohammad Abu Naji, were killed on Tuesday evening, by Israeli army sharpshooters during a protest, against cutting UNRWA funding, near Eretz (Beit Hanoun) Crossing, in northern Gaza.
It added that Naji and Ala’ were killed at dawn, after an Israeli war jet fired a missile at them, east of Khan Younis.
Also on Tuesday, the soldiers killed Mohammad Yousef Sha’ban Oleyyan, 26, in the al-Misrara area, in occupied East Jerusalem, after he reportedly attempted to stab soldiers, and Mohammad Zaghloul al-Khatib, 24, was beaten to death by Israeli soldiers who invaded his home, in Beit Rima town northwest of Ramallah, in central West Bank, while he was sleeping at dawn.
Israeli soldiers killed, on Wednesday night, a Palestinian child from Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, and injured many Palestinians in several parts of the coastal region.
The Health Ministry in Gaza said the soldiers killed Mo’men Ibrahim Abu Eyada, 15, from Rafah, after shooting him with a live round in the head, east of the city.
According to Israeli Ynet News, the army said they “had no knowledge of any casualties or any live fire used by the soldiers,” and added that “only a very few officials were available for comments, because Israel was marking the Yom Kippur fast day.”
Furthermore, the soldiers fired dozens of live rounds, and high-velocity gas bombs, at Palestinian protesters near the perimeter fence, east of Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza, wounding six Palestinians with live fire, and causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
The two Palestinians were rushed to the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, while the medics provided the needed treatment to scores of Palestinians who suffered the effects of teargas inhalation, in addition to various cuts and bruises.
In addition, the soldiers attacked many protesters on Palestinian lands near Kissufim military base, northeast of Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, moderate wounding eight after shooting them with live fire, and causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
Also on Wednesday, the soldiers abducted two young Palestinian men after they crossed the perimeter fence, in southern Gaza, and moved them to an interrogation facility.
The army said dozens of Palestinians “breached the fence from several parts of the Gaza Strip, and managed to return to the coastal region.”
On Tuesday, the soldiers killed four Palestinians, at dawn and during evening hours, east of Khan Younis, and near Beit Hanoun (Erez) Terminal in northern Gaza, and injured dozens of residents with live fire, in addition firing many gas bombs and concussion grenades causing many to suffer the effects of teargas inhalation.
The slain Palestinians have been identified as Ahmad Mohammad Mohsin Omar, 20, from the al-Shati’ refugee camp in northern Gaza, Mohammad Ahmad Abu Naji, 34, from Jabalia in northern Gaza, in addition to Naji Jamil Abu ‘Aassi, 18, and Ala’ Ziad Abu ‘Aassi, 21, from Khan Younis.
The Health ministry in Gaza said Ahmad Omar and Mohammad Abu Naji, were killed on Tuesday evening, by Israeli army sharpshooters during a protest, against cutting UNRWA funding, near Eretz (Beit Hanoun) Crossing, in northern Gaza.
It added that Naji and Ala’ were killed at dawn, after an Israeli war jet fired a missile at them, east of Khan Younis.
Also on Tuesday, the soldiers killed Mohammad Yousef Sha’ban Oleyyan, 26, in the al-Misrara area, in occupied East Jerusalem, after he reportedly attempted to stab soldiers, and Mohammad Zaghloul al-Khatib, 24, was beaten to death by Israeli soldiers who invaded his home, in Beit Rima town northwest of Ramallah, in central West Bank, while he was sleeping at dawn.
19 sept 2018
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A number of Palestinian protesters were injured on Wednesday evening when Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) opened fire at a group of youths who gathered at the border fence between Gaza and Israel.
According to the PIC reporter, 14 youths suffered slight and moderate injuries as they were attending a peaceful rally in Deir al Balah city in central Gaza Strip. At least eight persons suffered gunshot injuries, while six others suffered teargas inhalation, medical sources said. Meanwhile, the protesters managed to set fire to dozens of car tires in an |
effort to block the view of Israeli snipers.
Since Wednesday afternoon, dozens of Palestinians gathered in the eastern fence of central Gaza Strip with Israel in order to join the ongoing popular Palestinian rallies known as The Great Return March.
The Great March of Return was launched on 30th March in five camps installed along Gaza's border with the 1948 occupied Palestinian territories.
The march mainly calls for lifting the 12-year-long blockade on Gaza, and for allowing Palestinian refugees to return to their lands from which they were expelled in 1948 as stipulated by UN resolutions, particularly Resolution 194 which provides for return or compensation.
Since Gaza border protests started, 188 Palestinians have been killed, 27 of whom are children, and over 19,000 injured by the Israeli army.
Since Wednesday afternoon, dozens of Palestinians gathered in the eastern fence of central Gaza Strip with Israel in order to join the ongoing popular Palestinian rallies known as The Great Return March.
The Great March of Return was launched on 30th March in five camps installed along Gaza's border with the 1948 occupied Palestinian territories.
The march mainly calls for lifting the 12-year-long blockade on Gaza, and for allowing Palestinian refugees to return to their lands from which they were expelled in 1948 as stipulated by UN resolutions, particularly Resolution 194 which provides for return or compensation.
Since Gaza border protests started, 188 Palestinians have been killed, 27 of whom are children, and over 19,000 injured by the Israeli army.
Date: 18 September 2018: Within less than 24 Hours and Without Posing Any Threat to Life of Soldiers: Israeli Forces Kill 4 Civilians, including Child, in Two Crimes in Southern and Northern Gaza Strip.
Within less than 24 hours, Israeli forces killed 4 Palestinian civilians, including a child, and wounded 44 others, including 7 children, 2 women, 3 journalists and 2 paramedics in 2 separate crimes.
The first was in the southern Gaza Strip When Israeli warplanes launched missiles to kill 2 civilians; one of them was a child, without any justification or threat to the life of soldiers while the second was in the northern Gaza Strip when Israeli forces used excessive force against peaceful protesters near Beit Hanoun “Erez” Crossing.
PCHR’s investigations into the first case emphasize that the two killed were civilians who were present near the barbed-wire fence that is around 50 meters away from the main border fence.
Although no circumstances clarified the reason behind their presence in the scene, they did not pose any threat to the life of soldiers as both were unarmed; moreover, targeting them violates the principle of necessity and distinction.
In the second case, the investigations indicate that the Israeli soldiers used lethal and excessive force against the peaceful protestors who posed no threat or danger to the life of the soldiers in the protests area.
According to PCHR’s investigations, at approximately 22:30 on Monday, 17 September 2018, the Israeli soldiers stationed along the border fence with Israel in eastern Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip opened fire at the area near the border fence in eastern al-Qedra, northeast of the city.
After around 20 minutes, an Israeli drone launched 2 missiles at the same area. Later, the Spokesperson of the Israeli forces.
Avichay Adraee, declared on twitter that a military drone “attacked saboteurs who suspiciously approached the security fence in the southern Gaza Strip and planted a suspicious object near it”. However, this was refuted by the PCHR’s investigations.
At approximately 00:15 on Tuesday, an ambulance crew belonging to the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) arrived in the vicinity of the area, and the ambulances stopped at the end of Street 2 to the east.
After coordinating with the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC), the ambulances started entering the border area and searching for possibly wounded persons. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Liaison via phone directed the ambulance crew to where the two persons killed exactly was after the former’s contacted with the Israeli Liaison.
The PRCS crew said to PCHR’s fieldworker that at approximately 00:50 that near the barbed-wire fence established in the Palestinian territories, east of al-Qedra, that is around 50 meters away from the main border fence, they found two bodies of civilians dressed in civilian clothes.
One of them turned into pieces while the second was wounded with shrapnel throughout his body and features of his face was unclear due to the targeting.
The ambulance crew carried the two killed, taking them 300 meters away where the ambulances were parked. They were then taken to Naser Hospital in Khan Younis.
Moreover, neither firearms nor suspicious objects were found near the bodies unlike what have been said by the Israeli Forces’ Spokesperson.
On Tuesday Afternoon, 18 September 2018, families of the 2 persons killed identified them after their photos were published on social media. They were namely as Naji Jamil Hasan Abu ‘Aasi (17) and ‘Alaa Ziad Jamil Abu ‘Aasi (20); who are both from Bani Suhaila.
Though the circumstances have not clarified the reason behind their presence in the scene, they posed no threat to the life of Israeli soldiers as they were both civilians and unarmed, noting that the area was calm and did not witness any protests. Moreover, many infiltrations into Israel for work there were reported in that area.
At approximately 17:00 on Tuesday, 18 September 2018, Israeli forces stationed at the Beit hanoun “Erez” Crossing in the northern Gaza Strip fired live bullets and tear gas canisters to disperse hundreds of civilians who were protesting near the crossing upon calls from the National Committee of March for Return and Breaking the Siege to participate in the “Together for the Rights of Refugees and Breaking the Siege” activity.
The Israeli Forces’ shooting resulted in the killing of 2 civilians who were identified as Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Abu Naji (32) from Beit Lahia Housing Project who was hit with a bullet to the chest; and Ahmed Mohammed Muhsen ‘Omer (24) from al-Shati’ refugee camp who was hit with a bullet to the chest. Both of them were taken to the Indonesian Hospital in Jabalia.
Moreover, 44 civilians, including 7 children, 2 women, 3 journalists and 2 paramedics, were wounded. Seven of the wounded were hit with bullets while the rest were directly hit with tear gas canisters in addition to dozens who suffered tear gas inhalation. Further, a tear gas canister hit and broke the window of a PRCS ambulance.
PCHR condemns these crimes which further prove that Israeli forces continue to use lethal forces against Palestinian civilians to kill them even though the later posed no threat to the life of soldiers.
PCHR emphasizes that continuously targeting civilians, who exercise their right to peaceful assembly or while carrying out their humanitarian duty is a serious violation of the rules of international law, international humanitarian law, the ICC Rome Statute and Fourth Geneva Convention.
Thus, PCHR calls upon the ICC Prosecutor to open an official investigation in these crimes and to prosecute and hold accountable all those applying or involved in issuing orders within the Israeli Forces at the security and political echelons.
PCHR also reiterates its call upon the High Contracting Parties to the 1949 Fourth Geneva Convention to fulfill their obligations under Article 1; i.e., to respect and ensure respect for the Convention in all circumstances and their obligations under Article 146 to prosecute persons alleged to commit grave breaches of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
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Within less than 24 hours, Israeli forces killed 4 Palestinian civilians, including a child, and wounded 44 others, including 7 children, 2 women, 3 journalists and 2 paramedics in 2 separate crimes.
The first was in the southern Gaza Strip When Israeli warplanes launched missiles to kill 2 civilians; one of them was a child, without any justification or threat to the life of soldiers while the second was in the northern Gaza Strip when Israeli forces used excessive force against peaceful protesters near Beit Hanoun “Erez” Crossing.
PCHR’s investigations into the first case emphasize that the two killed were civilians who were present near the barbed-wire fence that is around 50 meters away from the main border fence.
Although no circumstances clarified the reason behind their presence in the scene, they did not pose any threat to the life of soldiers as both were unarmed; moreover, targeting them violates the principle of necessity and distinction.
In the second case, the investigations indicate that the Israeli soldiers used lethal and excessive force against the peaceful protestors who posed no threat or danger to the life of the soldiers in the protests area.
According to PCHR’s investigations, at approximately 22:30 on Monday, 17 September 2018, the Israeli soldiers stationed along the border fence with Israel in eastern Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip opened fire at the area near the border fence in eastern al-Qedra, northeast of the city.
After around 20 minutes, an Israeli drone launched 2 missiles at the same area. Later, the Spokesperson of the Israeli forces.
Avichay Adraee, declared on twitter that a military drone “attacked saboteurs who suspiciously approached the security fence in the southern Gaza Strip and planted a suspicious object near it”. However, this was refuted by the PCHR’s investigations.
At approximately 00:15 on Tuesday, an ambulance crew belonging to the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) arrived in the vicinity of the area, and the ambulances stopped at the end of Street 2 to the east.
After coordinating with the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC), the ambulances started entering the border area and searching for possibly wounded persons. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Liaison via phone directed the ambulance crew to where the two persons killed exactly was after the former’s contacted with the Israeli Liaison.
The PRCS crew said to PCHR’s fieldworker that at approximately 00:50 that near the barbed-wire fence established in the Palestinian territories, east of al-Qedra, that is around 50 meters away from the main border fence, they found two bodies of civilians dressed in civilian clothes.
One of them turned into pieces while the second was wounded with shrapnel throughout his body and features of his face was unclear due to the targeting.
The ambulance crew carried the two killed, taking them 300 meters away where the ambulances were parked. They were then taken to Naser Hospital in Khan Younis.
Moreover, neither firearms nor suspicious objects were found near the bodies unlike what have been said by the Israeli Forces’ Spokesperson.
On Tuesday Afternoon, 18 September 2018, families of the 2 persons killed identified them after their photos were published on social media. They were namely as Naji Jamil Hasan Abu ‘Aasi (17) and ‘Alaa Ziad Jamil Abu ‘Aasi (20); who are both from Bani Suhaila.
Though the circumstances have not clarified the reason behind their presence in the scene, they posed no threat to the life of Israeli soldiers as they were both civilians and unarmed, noting that the area was calm and did not witness any protests. Moreover, many infiltrations into Israel for work there were reported in that area.
At approximately 17:00 on Tuesday, 18 September 2018, Israeli forces stationed at the Beit hanoun “Erez” Crossing in the northern Gaza Strip fired live bullets and tear gas canisters to disperse hundreds of civilians who were protesting near the crossing upon calls from the National Committee of March for Return and Breaking the Siege to participate in the “Together for the Rights of Refugees and Breaking the Siege” activity.
The Israeli Forces’ shooting resulted in the killing of 2 civilians who were identified as Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Abu Naji (32) from Beit Lahia Housing Project who was hit with a bullet to the chest; and Ahmed Mohammed Muhsen ‘Omer (24) from al-Shati’ refugee camp who was hit with a bullet to the chest. Both of them were taken to the Indonesian Hospital in Jabalia.
Moreover, 44 civilians, including 7 children, 2 women, 3 journalists and 2 paramedics, were wounded. Seven of the wounded were hit with bullets while the rest were directly hit with tear gas canisters in addition to dozens who suffered tear gas inhalation. Further, a tear gas canister hit and broke the window of a PRCS ambulance.
PCHR condemns these crimes which further prove that Israeli forces continue to use lethal forces against Palestinian civilians to kill them even though the later posed no threat to the life of soldiers.
PCHR emphasizes that continuously targeting civilians, who exercise their right to peaceful assembly or while carrying out their humanitarian duty is a serious violation of the rules of international law, international humanitarian law, the ICC Rome Statute and Fourth Geneva Convention.
Thus, PCHR calls upon the ICC Prosecutor to open an official investigation in these crimes and to prosecute and hold accountable all those applying or involved in issuing orders within the Israeli Forces at the security and political echelons.
PCHR also reiterates its call upon the High Contracting Parties to the 1949 Fourth Geneva Convention to fulfill their obligations under Article 1; i.e., to respect and ensure respect for the Convention in all circumstances and their obligations under Article 146 to prosecute persons alleged to commit grave breaches of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
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18 sept 2018
Mohammed Abu Naji, 34
Two Palestinians were killed and 46 injured on Tuesday evening when the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) violently quelled a peaceful demonstration near Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing north of the Gaza Strip.
The PIC reporter said that thousands of Palestinian citizens demonstrated north of Gaza in the evening, adding that the march was part of the ongoing Great March of Return protests in the besieged area.
Two Palestinians were killed and 46 injured on Tuesday evening when the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) violently quelled a peaceful demonstration near Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing north of the Gaza Strip.
The PIC reporter said that thousands of Palestinian citizens demonstrated north of Gaza in the evening, adding that the march was part of the ongoing Great March of Return protests in the besieged area.
Ahmad Omar, 20
He said that the IOF attacked the unarmed demonstrators with live ammunition and teargas. Those injured were transferred to the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.
According to Gaza Ministry of Health, the martyrs were identified as Mohammed Abu Naji, 34, and Ahmad Omar, 20.
He said that the IOF attacked the unarmed demonstrators with live ammunition and teargas. Those injured were transferred to the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.
According to Gaza Ministry of Health, the martyrs were identified as Mohammed Abu Naji, 34, and Ahmad Omar, 20.
Naji Jamil Abu ‘Aasi, 17, and his cousin, Ala Ziad Abu ‘Aasi, 20
Two Palestinian young men were pronounced dead late on Monday evening in an Israeli air strike rocking Khan Younis province, south of the blockaded Gaza Strip.
Red Crescent paramedics removed the bodies of two Palestinians killed east of al-Qarara, east of Khan Younis province, shortly after Israeli military warplanes hit the area.
The Israeli army prevented ambulances from reaching the scene for over one hour.
The Israeli military claimed in a statement that its warplanes struck gunmen as they came within the reach of the border fence, separating Gaza from territories occupied in 1948, and implanted a suspicious object.
The names of the two slain Palestinians remain unidentified. video
Two Palestinian young men were pronounced dead late on Monday evening in an Israeli air strike rocking Khan Younis province, south of the blockaded Gaza Strip.
Red Crescent paramedics removed the bodies of two Palestinians killed east of al-Qarara, east of Khan Younis province, shortly after Israeli military warplanes hit the area.
The Israeli army prevented ambulances from reaching the scene for over one hour.
The Israeli military claimed in a statement that its warplanes struck gunmen as they came within the reach of the border fence, separating Gaza from territories occupied in 1948, and implanted a suspicious object.
The names of the two slain Palestinians remain unidentified. video
17 sept 2018
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Scores of protesters have been left injured on Monday evening after Israeli occupation forces violently attacked a maritime parade sailing off Gaza’s northern seashore, in a symbolic move seeking to lift the Israeli siege on the enclave.
The Palestinian Health Ministry said as many as 95 protesters have been left injured, including 26 with live ammunition. A PIC news correspondent said Israeli soldiers opened fire and teargas at the protesters north of Gaza’s seashore. Palestinian anti-occupation youth moved into Zikim and seized a soldier’s weapon. Clashes broke out shortly afterwards. Palestinians were attacked as they joined the eighth maritime parade |
staged in the besieged Gaza enclave to push for lifting the Israeli siege on Gaza and speak up for the refugees’ right of return to their motherland.
Another young man was shot and injured with Israeli bullet fire east of Juhr al-Dick town.
Another young man was shot and injured with Israeli bullet fire east of Juhr al-Dick town.
Update 17 sept 2018 Ynet news Palestinian ministry retracts claim Gaza boy was killed by IDF troops
Medical source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, says that an 11-year-old boy, whose death during last week's Gaza protest was attributed to Israeli gunfire, 'died of a head injury'; evidence points to boy being killed by stone thrown during violent riots.
A medical source in the Palestinian Health Ministry backed away on Monday from an assertion that an 11-year-old boy killed at a protest on Friday at the border with Israel had been shot by Israeli soldiers.
"The boy died of a head injury," said the source, who asked not be identified, declining to give specifics and stopping short of attributing the death to Israeli gunfire.
The boy was originally reported to be 14 years old.
On Friday, Ashraf al-Qidra, spokesman for the Health Ministry in Gaza, said the youth, Shadi Abdel-Al, had been shot dead by Israeli troops.
Two other Palestinians were killed during the weekly protest by Israeli live fire, local medics said on Friday.
An Israeli military spokeswoman, asked on Monday about the circumstances of the boy's death and media reports that he had been killed by a stone thrown during the protest, referred Reuters to comments tweeted by the military's Arabic-language spokesman.
The spokesman tweeted that there were "increasing indicators from Gaza that question the credibility" of the Palestinian Health Ministry's original statement about the boy's death.
"According to the indicators and testimonies, the boy was killed as a result of an injury from stones thrown during the violent riots," the spokesman wrote.
Since March 30, Palestinians pressing claims against Israel have mounted stone-throwing protests that have included attempts to breach the Israeli border fence with Gaza, run by the Islamist terror Hamas.
In Friday's violent protests, the IDF said it used force necessary to prevent border breaches by some 13,000 Palestinians who massed at several points near the fence, some of them hurling rocks and fire bombs at troops under cover of smoke from burning tires.
A medical source in the Palestinian Health Ministry backed away on Monday from an assertion that an 11-year-old boy killed at a protest on Friday at the border with Israel had been shot by Israeli soldiers.
"The boy died of a head injury," said the source, who asked not be identified, declining to give specifics and stopping short of attributing the death to Israeli gunfire.
The boy was originally reported to be 14 years old.
On Friday, Ashraf al-Qidra, spokesman for the Health Ministry in Gaza, said the youth, Shadi Abdel-Al, had been shot dead by Israeli troops.
Two other Palestinians were killed during the weekly protest by Israeli live fire, local medics said on Friday.
An Israeli military spokeswoman, asked on Monday about the circumstances of the boy's death and media reports that he had been killed by a stone thrown during the protest, referred Reuters to comments tweeted by the military's Arabic-language spokesman.
The spokesman tweeted that there were "increasing indicators from Gaza that question the credibility" of the Palestinian Health Ministry's original statement about the boy's death.
"According to the indicators and testimonies, the boy was killed as a result of an injury from stones thrown during the violent riots," the spokesman wrote.
Since March 30, Palestinians pressing claims against Israel have mounted stone-throwing protests that have included attempts to breach the Israeli border fence with Gaza, run by the Islamist terror Hamas.
In Friday's violent protests, the IDF said it used force necessary to prevent border breaches by some 13,000 Palestinians who massed at several points near the fence, some of them hurling rocks and fire bombs at troops under cover of smoke from burning tires.
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