Gaza health officials lower death toll to 15

The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry has lowered the death toll from deadly clashes with Israeli forces over the weekend from 16 to 15. It was not clear what accounted for the change.

In addition to the deaths, the ministry lists 1,479 injuries, including 805 from live fire, 154 from rubber bullets, 425 from tear gas inhalation and 95 marked as “other.”

Medical staff help an injured Palestinian man during clashes with Israeli security forces following a demonstration near the border with Israel, east of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip on March 31, 2018. (AFP / SAID KHATIB)

The number includes renewed clashes that broke out Saturday.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.