Israeli military attacks Gaza Strip amid protests at border
At least 22 people have been injured in attacks targeting Hamas’s security outposts in the besieged enclave.
The Israeli military has said its forces have conducted air attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip, where protesters have had confrontations for days with Israeli troops along the separation fence.
The military said the drone strikes targeted two military posts belonging to Hamas movement governing the Gaza Strip, while a tank hit another post from which shots were fired on troops confronting protesters.
The military said the drone strikes targeted two military posts belonging to Hamas movement governing the Gaza Strip, while a tank hit another post from which shots were fired on troops confronting protesters.
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The Hamas-affiliated radio station Aqsa said two people had been wounded in the strikes.
- In al-Maghazi refugee camp, El Sayed said drones had appeared overhead in a matter of minutes, dropping stun grenades and tear gas canisters on the heavily populated area.
- Meanwhile, tanks positioned on the border shot artillery shells at the Palestinian enclave, the correspondent said.
- The protesters were evacuating the area as a result of the attacks, the reporter added.
- At least 22 people have been injured, according to the Ministry of Health.
Israel shut the Beit Hanouna (called “Erez” by Israel) crossing with Gaza last week in advance of the Rosh Hashanah Jewish holiday, preventing thousands of workers from getting to their jobs in Israel and the West Bank.
- The closure was extended after days of border demonstrations in which Israeli troops opened fire on stone-throwing protesters.
Demonstrators along the Gaza separation fence have hurled stones as well as improvised explosive devices, while Israeli troops have attacked with tear gas and live fire.
SOURCE: AL JAZEERA AND NEWS AGENCIES
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