A 25-year-old Palestinian man was killed after being shot by Israeli forces while taking part in riots along the border of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza.
Nine other Palestinians were injured amid the riots.
تغطية صحفية: “شبان يقتحمون السياج الفاصل ويعتلون دشمة لقناصة الاحتلال شرق جباليا شمال قطاع غزة”. pic.twitter.com/sMkA0Qe6DV
— وكالة شهاب للأنباء (@ShehabAgency) September 19, 2023
Riots continuing for fifth consecutive day
In at least one location, Palestinian rioters appeared to cross a fence along the border during the violence.
During the riots, incendiary balloons were launched from the Gaza Strip toward southern Israel, according to Palestinian reports.
تغطية صحفية: “إطلاق بلالين حارقة شرق خان يونس جنوب قطاع غزة صوب الأراضي المحتلة”. pic.twitter.com/xdNn08GW5P
— وكالة شهاب للأنباء (@ShehabAgency) September 19, 2023
Palestinians threw explosives at the fence during the riots and Israeli forces responded by firing tear gas and live fire.
The riots have continued for five days in a row, although a series of sporadic riots have taken place along the border throughout the past few weeks.
After the standard closure over the Rosh Hashanah holiday, the Erez crossing, which is used by Gazan workers with permits to enter and exit Israel, remained closed in response to the riots. The reopening of the crossing is subject to a situation assessment.
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