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Gazan dies of wounds from Israel border clash: ministry
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories, June 24, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – A
Palestinian man shot by Israeli forces two days ago during clashes on the
Gaza border died of his wounds early Sunday, the health ministry in the
Hamas-ruled territory said.
“Osama Khalil Abu Khater, 29-years-old, died of wounds to his stomach
after being shot by the Israeli enemy east of Khan Yunis the day before
yesterday,” ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said.
Palestinian sources said he was shot during a border clash.
At least 134 Palestinians have been killed in clashes since mass protests
broke out along the Gaza border on March 30.
No Israelis have been killed.
The protests peaked on May 14 when at least 62 Palestinians were killed as
thousands approached the heavily guarded border fence on the same day the
United States moved its Israel embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Israel says its use of live fire is necessary to defend its borders and
stop infiltrations. It accuses Gaza’s Islamist rulers Hamas of seeking to use
the protests as cover for attacks.
BSS/AFP/FI/ 1444 hrs