Palestinians Hold Protests Against Backdrop of Crumbling Gaza Economy

At least 15 Palestinians are killed in clashes with Israeli forces during demonstrations along the border, Arab officials say, amid rising fears of a new conflict with Israel

GAZA CITY—Tens of thousands of Palestinian protesters massed Friday along the Israeli border, as Western officials warn the economic situation in Gaza is at breaking point, raising the risk of civil unrest or even war.

At least 15 Palestinians died in clashes with the Israeli military and more than 1,000 were injured, Palestinian authorities said. Crowds rolled burning tires and threw stones and fire bombs at Israeli soldiers, the Israeli army said.

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