47 Palestinians wounded in ‘catastrophe’ protests on Gaza-Israel border
Israeli troops fire tear gas, rubber and live bullets to repel Palestinians commemorating Nakba Day
Gaza — Israeli troops wounded nearly 50 Palestinians at the Gaza border on Wednesday during protests to mark the 71st anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe, when many Palestinians lost their homes in the fighting around Israel’s creation, Gaza officials said. Thousands had gathered at the coastal enclave’s frontier with Israel, the scene of bloodshed over the past year that has raised international concern. Groups approached the border fence, planting Palestinian flags and throwing stones towards Israeli soldiers on the other side despite the efforts of marshals in orange vests to keep protesters away from the barrier, witnesses said. Israeli troops fired tear gas and rubber bullets to repel them, but also live ammunition, the witnesses said. The Gaza health ministry said at least 47 people were wounded, though it was not clear how many of those were hit by live ammunition or were hurt by rubber bullets or by inhaling tear gas. The Israeli military said about 10,000 rioters and d...
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