Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man during the latest of weekly protests along the border with Israel Friday, Palestinian health officials said.
Karam Fayyad, 26, was killed east of the Gaza city of Khan Yunis, Health Ministry spokesperson Ashraf al-Qodra told AFP.
Six other people were wounded with live Israeli fire during protests that went ahead despite stormy weather.
"Troops resorted to live fire after confronting 5,000 rioters, some of who threw rocks and grenades," said an Israeli military spokesperson.
She added that two Palestinian protesters briefly crossed the fence before returning into Gaza.
Reuters
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