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Israeli troops kill Palestinian on Gaza border-Palestinian official

17-year-old Muntaser al-Baz died in hospital from being shot in the head by Israeli troops

Reuters October 24, 2018 Less than a minute read

Palestinians carry a protester injured during clashes with Israeli forces along the border with the Gaza strip east of Khan Yunis on May 14, 2018, as Palestinians protest over the inauguration of the US embassy following its controversial move to Jerusalem. PHOTO: AFP

GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES): Israeli troops shot and killed a Gazan youth on Tuesday during a protest on the Gaza border and wounded seven others, a Palestinian medical official said. Ashraf Al-Qidra, spokesperson for Gaza's health ministry, said

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17-year-old Muntaser al-Baz died in hospital from being shot in the head by Israeli troops. An Israeli military spokesperson said soldiers had come under attack near the border fence and used 'riot dispersal means' and live fire and had 'no details' of Palestinian casualties who were on the Gaza side of the border.

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She said one Gazan breached the fence trying to throw an explosive device at the troops and was shot. Palestinians have been protesting along the border since March 30, demanding an end to Israel's blockade of the territory and the right to return to lands that.

Palestinians fled or were driven from upon Israel's founding in 1948. Since the protests began, 208 Gazans have been killed by Israeli troops, according to Palestinian Health Ministry figures. An Israeli soldier was killed by a Palestinian sniper.