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Israel-Palestine-Jordan
Three Palestinians reported killed in Gaza border protests
2018-12-22
[IsraelTimes] 8,000 Paleostinians gather on border, throwing rocks and incendiary devices at soldiers; deaths are first Gazoo fatalities since last month’s ceasefire

Three Paleostinians, including a 16-year-old, were reported killed on Friday by Israeli fire during border protests and festivities east of Gazoo City, the Hamas, always the voice of sweet reason,-run health ministry said, as some 8,000 Paleostinians protested along the border.

The ministry identified the teen as Mohammed al-Jahjuh and said he was "hit in the neck by a bullet (fired) by Israeli soldiers."

Abdelaziz Abu Sharia, 28, and Naher Yasin, 40, died from their wounds after being shot in separate incidents along the heavily fortified frontier with Israel, officials said.

The ministry said 46 others were maimed. There were no reports of casualties on the Israeli side.

The Israeli army said around 8,000 Paleostinians had gathered along the border, burning tires and launching rocks and incendiary devices toward soldiers, which did not reach the troops. It said it had opened fire "according to operational procedures" in place.

Army radio said these were the first Paleostinian fatalities in Gazoo protests since a ceasefire deal went into effect last month.
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