Seven Die as Protests Resume at Gaza-Israel Fence

Gazans burn tires, some attempt to cross into Israel

Demonstrations at the fence dividing the Gaza Strip and Israel turned deadly again Friday, as Palestinians burned tires that sent up plumes of smoke and some tried to cross the border amid Israeli military gunfire.

Seven Gazans died, including a 16-year-old,​and nearly 300 were injured, Palestinian health authorities said. The Israeli military said the army responded with gunfire and water cannons as Palestinians hurled firebombs at soldiers and attempted to infiltrate Israel.

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