Gaza officials: 86 hurt by Israeli fire in border protest

By: The Associated Press

Friday, May 25, 2018 11:25 AM

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) Gaza's Health Ministry says dozens of Palestinians were hurt along the border with Israel.

It said most of the 86 people injured Friday were treated for tear gas inhalation while some sustained gunshot wounds.

Israel's military said Palestinians tried to damage the border fence, rolled burning tires and threw an explosive device at soldiers.

It said troops responded with tear gas and live fire.

Leaders of Hamas, the Islamic militant group that rules Gaza, visited protest tents near the border and vowed to continue the weekly rallies they're leading.

Over 110 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since demonstrations began March 30.

Israel says it is defending its border as well as its communities nearby. It accuses Hamas of trying to carry out attacks under the guise of protests.

Gaza officials: 86 hurt by Israeli fire in border protest

A Palestinian protester hurls stones at Israeli troops during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Palestinian woman wears plastic bag to protect herself from teargas fired by Israeli troops during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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A Palestinian protester hurls stones at Israeli troops during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Palestinian woman wears plastic bag to protect herself from teargas fired by Israeli troops during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Palestinian women run away from teargas fired by Israeli troops during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Palestinian women run away from teargas fired by Israeli troops during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Palestinian protesters run for cover from gunfire by Israeli troops during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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A Palestinian protester throws a burning tire during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Palestinian protesters run for cover from teargas fired by Israeli troops during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Palestinian women sit in front of an Israeli military position during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Palestinian protesters rush to help an injured man during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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A Palestinian protester hurls stones at Israeli troops during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Palestinian women stand in front of an Israeli military position during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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Teargas canisters fired by Israeli troops fall over A Palestinian youth during a protest at the Gaza Strip's border with Israel, Friday, May 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

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