One killed, dozens injured as Israeli forces fire on protesters

Tuesday, 25 September 2018 12:10 AM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 25 September 2018 5:36 AM ]

A wounded Palestinian demonstrator is helped by a paramedic during a protest calling for an end to the Israeli blockade on Gaza, on a beach in Beit Lahia near the maritime border with Israel, on September 24, 2018. (AFP)

One man was killed and scores were injured by live ammunition and tear gas used by Israeli security forces on Palestinian protesters gathered along the Israeli-Gaza border on Monday.

Israeli soldiers watch from their position as Palestinian demonstrators carry a national flag during a protest calling for an end to the Israeli blockade on Gaza, on a beach in Beit Lahia near the maritime border with Israel, on September 24, 2018. (AFP)

Several fishing boats carrying Palestinian flags participated in the protest just off the shoreline, before being forced to head back to shore.

Palestinians have been holding regular protests along the Israeli-Gaza border since March, as part of the Great March of Return. 136 protesters are reported to have been killed by Israeli fire since the protests began.

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