Total Of 20 Palestinians Injured In Clashes With Israeli Troops - Reports

A total of 20 Palestinians were injured on Tuesday in clashes with the Israeli troops in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, local media reported.

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 20th February, 2019) A total of 20 Palestinians were injured on Tuesday in clashes with the Israeli troops in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, local media reported.

The protests were organized by the Hamas Islamist movement that controls the Gaza Strip, the Jerusalem Post newspaper reported citing the Hamas-controlled Healthcare Ministry. The Israeli troops reportedly used tear gas to disperse the protesters.

The Palestine Red Crescent Society said that seven Palestinians sustained gunshot wounds, while others were poisoned with tear gas.

According to the Israeli army, about 150 people took part in the protests throwing stones and burning tires at the Israeli security forces.

The Gaza border area has been a scene of violent clashes between the Palestinians and the Israeli military since late March, when the Palestinians launched their anti-Israeli campaign dubbed the Great March of Return. Since then, rallies have been held weekly, with dozens being killed and hundreds of others injured in the violence.